- Striped cyclindrical fruit
- Flavour similar to sweet potato
- Perfect for baking
Description
Winter Squash- Delicata
Cucurbita pepo
- Striped cyclindrical fruit
- Flavour similar to sweet potato
- Perfect for baking
An heirloom variety of winter squash introduced in 1891. A vigorous vine bearing numerous cream coloured cylindrical fruit striped with green or orange and growing to 15cm long. The fruit has delicate skin that can be eaten and orange flesh with a sweet, rich flavour similar to sweet potato. Perfect for baking.
Also known as 'Bohemian squash', 'peanut squash' and 'sweet potato squash'.
Seeds per gram: 16
Product code: Z-10041_P
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 8-12 days @ 21-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 120cm |
Plant Spacing | 100cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90-100 days |
*Notes: Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
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