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Delicata Squash - Organic

"Small in size, big on sweetness: the Delicata is a squash that nourishes the heart as much as the plate."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Native to the Americas, the Delicata squash is as charming for its elegant appearance as for its sweet and comforting flavor . Its thin skin, striped with cream and olive green , reveals a golden-yellow flesh with a subtle nutty taste . Prized in traditional vegetable gardens for its earliness and unique aromatic profile , it is now making a strong comeback in kitchen gardens seeking hardy and compact varieties.

In the garden, Delicata has a compact, creeping habit , perfect for ground cover or as part of a companion planting scheme. Its rapid growth and short growing cycle allow for harvests from late summer until the first frosts. It adapts well to temperate climates and is easy to grow even in small spaces. Its dense foliage suppresses weeds, and its abundant flowering attracts bees and other pollinators.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular

Note: Sensitive to frost, requires well-drained and fertile soil.

Highly prized in cooking for its meltingly tender, sweet, and slightly nutty flesh, the Delicata squash brightens up autumn and winter meals. Its thin, edible skin makes it easy to prepare and concentrates its flavors during cooking. It lends itself equally well to roasting, sautéing, stuffing, making a creamy soup, or simply grilling slices. Its delicate texture enhances soups, gratins, and rustic stews. Traditionally, it can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dry place, thus extending the harvest well into the heart of the cold season.