Tag: Delicata

Delicata squash seeds along with basically every other winter squash are edible. Not only are they edible, they’re nutritious too! Can you eat the inside of a delicata squash? Delicata squash (cucurbita pepo), is a type of vine ripened fruit (yep!) that is known for it’s oval oblong shape with green stripes. It is also […]

Different types of winter squash have been showing up at supermarkets over the past few years, in addition to the familiar butternut and acorn. Delicata is one of these varieties, with an oblong shape, pale yellow skin with green or orange stripes, and orange-colored flesh that resembles butternut squash. Can I substitute delicata squash for […]

Fortunately, delicata squash is one of the easiest varieties to slice and dice. How do you soften squash for cutting? Start by making several large slits through the skin with the tip of a sharp knife. This helps the air release as your squash heats up (so your squash doesn’t explode when you microwave it). […]

The best delicata squash substitutes are acorn or carnival squash, butternuts, sugar pumpkins, or buttercup squash. The acorn squash is the closest in flavor and texture but if it’s not available in your area, then buy butternuts which are usually easier to find. Can I substitute butternut squash for delicata squash? What can I substitute […]

Heat oven to 400 degrees, cut squash in half, scoop out seeds and place face down on a baking sheet or dish. Add ½ inch of water to the pan and roast for 20-30 minutes or until a fork pierces easily through the skin. Let cool, cut as desired, place in freezer storage containers, label […]

The stems will become dry, and the fruit should snap off the vine when you pick it. Harvesting any winter squash too early will impair its flavor. Prune off the fruit rather than pulling it off to ensure a long enough stem, about 2 1/2 inches, if possible. A too-short stem will cause the fruit […]

Indigenous to North and Central America, squash were introduced to early European settlers by Native Americans. “‘Delicata’ was first introduced by a seedsman in the USA in 1894 (Tapley et al. 1937), but a fruit very much like those of this cultivar was illustrated by Naudin (1856).” (Paris 1989). Where are delicata squash grown? Delicata […]

What does delicata squash taste like? The mild, orange flesh of delicata squash has a nutty, yet sweet flavor. It’s a bit like a cross between butternut squash and sweet potato (hence the alternative name of sweet potato squash). Can delicata squash be orange? Description/Taste The flesh is firm, thick, fine-grained, and yellow to orange […]

Acorns and delicata squash don’t keep well and should be eaten first, usually by around Thanksgiving. Butternuts often keep until Christmas and New Years, and may taste better after a month or two of storage. Hubbards keep the longest, often until early spring, and also benefit from storage. How do you know when delicata squash […]

Quick Care Guide Common Name(s) Delicata squash, peanut squash, Bohemian squash, sweet potato squash Light Full sun, at least 8 hours a day Water: 1 inch per week; soil should be evenly moist Soil Well draining loam to sandy soil Fertilizer Compost, well-rotted manure, or 5-10-10 How often should I water squash plants? How often […]

Is carnival squash the same same as delicata squash? Carnival squash has similar skin and colorations to delicata squash, but carnival squash is actually a cross between acorn and sweet dumpling squash. Like delicata squash, the skin of carnival squash is edible. Is carnival squash the same as delicata? Carnival squash has a very similar […]

Delicata cubes, rings, and half-moons keep for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also store delicata squash in the freezer for three to six months. This is a great way to prolong squash season! To freeze delicata squash, dice it into cubes, then spread them out on a […]