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Cucurbita maxima 'Delicata'
Squash, Delicata
Delicata squash (Cucurbita pepo)—also known as peanut squash, Bohemian squash, or sweet potato squash—is favored for its delicate, edible skin. No peeling required!
- Cream-colored heirloom winter squash
- Sweet nutty flavor with tender flesh
- Compact fruits with edible skin
- Excellent roasted, baked, or stuffed
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: THREE SISTERS GARDENS
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Attributes
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Delicata'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.