Delicata Squash Seeds – Cucurbita pepo Fruit Plant

Delicata Squash is a warm-season annual vine grown for its elongated fruits and productive growth habit. Plants develop trailing vines with broad leaves and perform well in garden beds, raised beds, and open growing spaces. This variety is adapted to warm temperatures and produces fruits during the summer and fall growing season. Delicata Squash grows best in fertile, well-drained soil and is suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation.

Features

• Warm-season annual fruiting vine
• Produces elongated, striped fruits
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Vigorous trailing growth habit
• Adapted to sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name (US): Delicata Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season: April-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 70-95°F (21-35°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 6-10 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart