About Plant: Delicata Squash
A small cream-and-green striped winter squash with sweet flesh and thin edible skin, often earlier than large storage squash.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, deep watering
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–6.8)
Spacing3–5 feet
Height18–30 inches vines 6–12 feet
Time to Harvest80-100
Planting Depth1 inch
Germination Time3–10 days in warm soil
Expert Growing Tips
Give vines space and full sun, then harvest only after rinds harden and mature color develops.