Delicata Bush Winter Squash Seeds

Delicata Bush is a space-saving winter squash bred from the original vining Delicata, with a more compact 4 to 6 foot habit. It produces individual-serving fruits with green and yellow striped skin and the same delicate, mild squash flavor.

At a glance

• Variety: Delicata Bush winter squash
• Type: non-GMO, compact vining
• Fruit: individual-sized, green and yellow striped
• Vine length: 4 to 6 feet
• Sun: full sun
• Seeds per packet: minimum 20 seeds

Best for

• Small-space gardens
• Stuffing and roasting by the half
• Single-serving portions
• Fall harvests

How to grow

Grow in full sun with adequate moisture. The compact 4 to 6 foot vines suit smaller garden spaces than the original vining type. Harvest when the skin is firm and the stripes have deepened.

Flavor profile

Sweet and delicate, excellent served with brown sugar and butter or maple syrup.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.