Aka Sweet Potato Squash to some for its rich, sugary, tender flavor. Delicata is a great winter squash for long-term storage. Outside white to cream, with green and dark green stripes and flecks. Inside, the flesh is golden-orange, with a central seed cavity. Heirloom-open pollinated.
Culture: Requires very rich soil, as squash is a voracious feeder. Sow 6–8 seeds in groups (hills) 6″” (15 cm) apart. Thin to 2–3 plants per group. Water regularly from time of flowering until fruits ripen.
Harvest: About 110 days. Store in cool, dry place protected from frost for use over the winter.
Nutrition: Source of vitamin C and protein.