Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata'
Winter Squash
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Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Description
If you have never eaten a Delicata squash, this is the one to grow. The sweet flesh is fine textured without any coarse strings. Extremely long shelf life and will store well into the winter months. Compact bush habit requires less garden space.
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Blooming
Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Growth
Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Planting
Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, and beetles.
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Interesting facts
The foliage is often prickly.
Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Cornell's Bush Delicata') - Soil and irrigation
Maintain even soil moisture.
