Delicata Winter Squash Seeds

Delicata is a beloved heirloom winter squash known for its sweet, delicate flavor and distinctive green-and-yellow striped skin. Individual-serving-sized fruits are perfect for stuffing or halving and roasting, on vigorous vining plants that spread 8 feet or more.

At a glance

• Variety: Delicata winter squash
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Fruit: individual-sized, green and yellow striped
• Vine length: 8 feet or more
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 6 to 8 feet per plant, or trellised
• Seeds per packet: minimum 20 seeds

Best for

• Stuffing and roasting by the half
• Single-serving portions
• Storage through the cool months
• Backyard fall harvests

How to grow

Direct sow after last frost in full sun. Allow 6 to 8 feet of space per plant, or train vines up a sturdy trellis to save room. Harvest when the skin is firm and the green stripes have deepened. Stores well in a cool, dry location for several months.

Flavor profile

Sweet and delicate, pairing beautifully with brown sugar, 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.