Cucurbita, Delicata Squash, Winter Squash 'Delicata'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Silver Spring, Maryland

Greer, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Palestine, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | neutral

This was a nice healthy squash that was extremely productive for me - tons of smallish striped cylinders per vine. It actually seemed to ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

A compact vining winter squash. Orange flesh is of good quality. Cylindrical shape, off-white with jagged green stripes. Actually can be ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | December 2003 | neutral

A creamy-textured winter squash popular in the early 1900s, but it fell from favor because of its susceptibility to disease, and poor yields.

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