OFF SUBJECT:DELICATA SQUASH

nascarmike · September 2, 2006

I know this is off subject but I just have to share this with everyone. I purchased Delicata squash seeds this year from Baker Creek. I just picked my first one and let me say this is the best tasting winter squash I have ever had. It was outstanding, sweet and nutty. I usually grow Waltham Butternut, but Delicata beats it hands down. If you have the room in the garden next year give it a try.

angelique · September 2, 2006

Wow. Sounds wonderful. I bought Sugar Loaf Delicata seeds from them. Unfortunately, when I went on vacation the plants didn't get watered properly. I'll definitely give them a try next year.

**carolyn137** · September 2, 2006

Mike,

I'm not going to move your thread b'c then others seeing this may realize that off topic stuff about veggies and fruits are posted in the Conversations area if there isn't already a Forum for them, re eggplant, peppers, etc.

Now about Delicata.

I've been growing it, or did when I was able to, for years and agree with you completely on how delicious it is.

And while it is a winter squash, know that it doesn't have the staying power of a butternut, or buttercup or hubbard or the other hard shelled type winter squashes.

A month or so is pretty much the limit on storage, so plan on using them fairly quickly.

psa · September 2, 2006

We really enjoyed our delicata squash last year, but we had problems with them being too dry. I've wondered if that's because we waited too long to eat them or ?

Excellent flavor and texture, otherwise.

nascarmike · September 2, 2006

Thanks for the info Carolyn.

They are so good I don't think they will last very long.

nascarmike · September 2, 2006

PSA

I kind of agree that the texture was a little dry.

Solution: MORE BUTTER! YUM

Spatzbear · September 4, 2006

Wonderful! I have seeds for this one and it was on the grow list for this season anyway. Can't wait to sow it and then taste it in a few months.

Polar_Lace · September 4, 2006

I like this version of Delicata Squash-- 'Sweet Dumpling' nice & compact.
These are my words: "The prime season for Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash is September though December up north here. The taste of the fruit is naturally sweet on it's own and very reminiscent of chestnuts. Therefore I'm ranking it in the dessert group.

I've seen seeds for sale much cheaper $1.35/20 seeds per pack at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed"

September 2, 2006	#1
nascarmike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 64	OFF SUBJECT:DELICATA SQUASH I know this is off subject but I just have to share this with everyone. I purchased Delicata squash seeds this year from Baker Creek. I just picked my first one and let me say this is the best tasting winter squash I have ever had. It was outstanding, sweet and nutty. I usually grow Waltham Butternut, but Delicata beats it hands down. If you have the room in the garden next year give it a try.

September 2, 2006	#3
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Mike, I'm not going to move your thread b'c then others seeing this may realize that off topic stuff about veggies and fruits are posted in the Conversations area if there isn't already a Forum for them, re eggplant, peppers, etc. Now about Delicata. I've been growing it, or did when I was able to, for years and agree with you completely on how delicious it is. And while it is a winter squash, know that it doesn't have the staying power of a butternut, or buttercup or hubbard or the other hard shelled type winter squashes. A month or so is pretty much the limit on storage, so plan on using them fairly quickly. __________________ Carolyn

September 2, 2006	#5
nascarmike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 64	delicata Thanks for the info Carolyn. They are so good I don't think they will last very long.

September 2, 2006	#6
nascarmike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 64	delicata PSA I kind of agree that the texture was a little dry. Solution: MORE BUTTER! YUM

September 4, 2006	#8
Polar_Lace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Z8b, Texas Posts: 657	I like this version of Delicata Squash-- 'Sweet Dumpling' nice & compact. These are my words: "The prime season for Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash is September though December up north here. The taste of the fruit is naturally sweet on it's own and very reminiscent of chestnuts. Therefore I'm ranking it in the dessert group. I've seen seeds for sale much cheaper $1.35/20 seeds per pack at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed" __________________ It's not how many seeds you sow. Nor how many plants you transplant. It's about how many of them can survive your treatment of them.

September 2, 2006	#2
angelique Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin, California Posts: 501	Wow. Sounds wonderful. I bought Sugar Loaf Delicata seeds from them. Unfortunately, when I went on vacation the plants didn't get watered properly. I'll definitely give them a try next year.

September 2, 2006	#4
psa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TriCities, WA Posts: 141	We really enjoyed our delicata squash last year, but we had problems with them being too dry. I've wondered if that's because we waited too long to eat them or ? Excellent flavor and texture, otherwise.

September 4, 2006	#7
Spatzbear Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Adelaide Hills, Australia Posts: 349	Wonderful! I have seeds for this one and it was on the grow list for this season anyway. Can't wait to sow it and then taste it in a few months.