Growing Delicata Winter Squash Vegetable Garden Seeds

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Delicata Winter Squash Growth Habits:

Put Sweet Potato Squash seeds directly into the ground when temperatures are consistently above 75°. Squash is relatively easy to grow, but it needs room. So be sure to plan your garden space carefully. Delicata squash will 7-10 inches long with pale cream skin. Squash will have green stripes with green flecks as well.

Various Uses for Delicata Winter Squash:

Slice Delicata squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Toss with olive oil, and sprinkle with preferred seasonings. Bake in a 425° oven for 25 minutes (or until done). This is a beautiful addition to the table because you can keep the beautiful skin on when roasting and eating. Your dinner guests won't expect this side dish this fall.

Delicata Winter Squash Benefits:

Delicata Winter Squash is a great way to have a sweet side without the added sugar or sweeteners. Sweet Potato Squash is a good source of fiber, potassium, and other nutrients. This makes it a good candidate for digestion and blood health.

Additional Information:

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 oz - Approximately 479 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 1,916 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 7,664 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 38,320 Seeds