Squash 'Delicata' (Sweet Potato-Type)
- Product number: 213680
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
A long-lasting, elongated pumpkin (20x9 cm) related to the 'Sweet Dumpling'. The color is warm cream-yellow with dark green stripes in the faint (longitudinal) ridges. This deliciously sweet variety has been available since 1894 (originating from Peter Henderson & Co, New York).
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather gives the best shelf life. All pumpkins are edible! For some varieties, we list synonyms, which are the names under which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you have a clear preference for one of the varieties listed together, please specify it clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Pumpkin 'Delicata'
Also known as: Sweet Potato-type
English: winter squash
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
- Dutch: Pumpkin 'Delicata'
- Also known as: Sweet Potato-type
- English: winter squash
