Delicata Winter Squash Seeds - Squash, 10 seeds

Delicata Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an oblong winter squash with cream skin striped in green and thin, edible skin over sweet, fine-textured orange flesh. It is prized for roasting and stuffing, and its thin skin means there is no peeling required. This packet contains 10 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Delicata Winter Squash
• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly while fruits are developing
• Growth Habit: Vining; allow room to sprawl
• Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with added organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow after the last frost when the soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 100 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
• Soil: Warm, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week, keeping water at the base of the plant.
• Spacing: Space plants about 36 inches apart.
• Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–14 days at 70–90°F.
• Harvest: Cut fruits when the rind is hard and the skin color is fully developed, leaving the stem attached.
• Tips: Let fruits ripen fully on the vine for the sweetest flavor; the thin skin is edible when cooked.