Delicata Squash
Delicata Squash
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Delicata is a classic winter squash, smooth, creamy, and sweet, similar to sweet dumpling but larger at 1 to 3 pounds each. One of the oldest squash styles, dating back nearly 3,000 years, it stores for months and yields 8 to 10 fruits per plant.
At a glance
- Type: heirloom winter squash
- Heirloom, non-GMO seed
- Fruit weight: 1 to 3 pounds each
- Yields 8 to 10 fruits per vine
- Stores fresh for months
- Smooth, creamy, sweet flesh
- Packet price: $2.00
Best for
- Roasting and baking
- Stuffing
- Soups and purees
- Long winter storage
- Fall harvest gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in warm, fertile soil with full sun after frost. Give vines room to spread. Harvest when the rind hardens and skin colors fully, then cure in a dry spot for storage.
Flavor profile
Sweet, smooth, and creamy with edible skin and a nutty richness when roasted.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties at honest prices for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit