Delicata Squash
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| Binomial Name | Cucurbita pepo var. pepo |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Delicata is an oblong, cylindrical, cream-colored squash with green and sometimes orange stripes. Like all squash, it grows on vines. It has deep orange flesh that tastes like a sweet potato, but sweeter. Delicata is consumed as a winter squash, but is actually in the same species as summer squash: Cucurbita pepo. Delicata is delicious roasted, baked, sauteed, or steamed. When roasted or baked, the rind can be eaten as well. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Sowing Method | Direct seed in groups of 2, thin to 1 plant when seedling have 2 sets of adult leaves |
| Spread (diameter) | 80 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 90 centimeters |
| Height | 30 centimeters |