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Delicata Winter Squash Seeds

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Delicata Winter Squash is an heirloom winter squash that has been around since 1894. The 1-3 lb fruits store well, thanks to their hard yellow skin with green stripes. The sweet orange flesh inside has a high sugar content with a flavor similar to sweet potatoes.

  • Heirloom Winter Squash - A favorite since its introduction in 1894, Delicata has oblong fruits with speckled yellow skin that has green stripes. The small fruits reach 1-3 pounds and 5-10 inches long, excellent for roasting as a single serving.
  • Stores Well - These winter vegetables keep through the winter months, and may also be frozen or canned with ease. The hard skin protects the inner flesh, which has a high sugar content and a flavor similar to sweet potatoes.

Net Wt. 3.5G

Heirloom Vegetable Seeds

All of our seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, heirloom varieties with tested germination rates

Specifications

  • Planting Zones
    3-9
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Soil Temp for Germination
    60-70 Degrees F
  • Germination Time
    10-14 Days
  • Planting Depth
    1 Inch
  • Plant Size
    8-12 foot spread (vine)
  • Days to Harvest
    85-100 Days
  • Growing Instructions
    Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks early or sow directly outside after danger of frost. Choose a sunny spot with soil that is rich in organic matter. Plant 5-6 seeds per hill and thin to 2 strongest vines.
  • Seed Saving Instructions
    Scoop seeds from a fully ripened squash out into a bucket of water and ferment for 2-4 days. Viable seeds will sink. Drain off water and dry on a screen for 2-3 weeks. Label and store in a cool dry place for up to 5 years.
  • Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet
    25 to 30

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Self-Reliance For The Future

  • Sustainable Living - Vegetable gardening is an essential foundation of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Home-grown fruits and vegetables are generally more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought.
  • Easy to Grow - Seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your own home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
  • Quality Seeds - Plant now or store for future growing seasons. These seeds will remain viable for years if stored in a cool dry location. Our safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated, naturally grown, untreated, and selected to ensure the best germination rates

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M.I.
Looking Good

Started indoors in January, all 4 seeds grew, are thriving, can't wait to try them. The photo on the seed pkt doesnt match the description IMO, but we shall see based on the germination period, whst we end up with. So far, Ivory with green striping and about 20 days out from harvest. The pic only looks yellow because of the sun shining through all the forest fire smoke we have.

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J.W.
Reliable Seeds

There was 83% germination or 5 of 6 seeds planted by 2 weeks. I did not plant all the seeds in the packet. At one month seedlings are healthy and strong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are heirloom seeds?

Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.

You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.

Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?

The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.

Are your seeds treated?

No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.

In what zones can I grow your seeds?

The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.

What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?

Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.

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Delicata Winter Squash Seeds

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Delicata Winter Squash is an heirloom winter squash that has been around since 1894. The 1-3 lb fruits store well, thanks to their hard yellow skin with green stripes. The sweet orange flesh inside has a high sugar content with a flavor similar to sweet potatoes.

Net Wt. 3.5G

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