Squash - Winter - Delicata - Org Hrlm

Delicata Organic Heirloom Winter Squash is a specially selected uniform strain! It has oblong striped fruits, 7" - 9" long with a 3" diameter. Delicata is delicious, fine grained, and has orange-yellow flesh. Also known as sweet potato squash, this variety has a compact 3 to 4 ft. vine that is tolerant to powdery mildew. Delicata tastes better than Butternut! It is one of our best keepers, so after harvest, they will store well for several months. Winter squash is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate. Plant in the spring, 2-4 weeks after the average last frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. . ... additional information