Organic 'Delicata' Squash

Latin name Cucurbita pepo
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita pepo
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0091
Product
description

Organic ‘Delicata’ squash is a charming heirloom variety, known for its natural elegance and delightfully fragrant flesh that evokes the most comforting flavors of autumn. With its creamy skin finely striped with dark green, Cucurbita pepo brings a refined, almost graphic decorative touch to the vegetable garden, noticeable both in the garden and after harvest. Its practical, elongated fruits hide firm, sweet, rich orange-yellow flesh, whose cooked flavor subtly recalls chestnuts. Its semi-bushy plant is well suited for modest-sized vegetable gardens, where it offers generous production without taking over the entire space. In full sun, in well-drained soil, it grows vigorously and produces fruits that are as beautiful as they are flavorful. Highly valued in cooking, it wonderfully accompanies soups, purees, roasted dishes, and autumn preparations where its tender texture works wonders. Its storage life is shorter than some other squashes, but this brevity only adds to the pleasure of cooking it at its best. It is a gourmet, elegant, and accessible variety, perfect for gardeners looking for beauty, flavor, and ease of cultivation.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth2.5 cm (1 in)
Germination temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Soup, puree, ready-meal, roasting, edible garden
Bloom period
July to August
Harvest
90 to 100 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Spread1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting with
Potatoes
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.