Delicata Squash is an heirloom winter squash that has high sugar content and tastes like a sweet potato. Delicata Squash has golden-orange flesh that is delicious steamed or baked. Delicata Squash weighs 1 to 3 pounds and is cream-colored with green stripes. Delicata Squash is often referred to as Sweet Potato Squash due to its rich, sugary, tender flavor. To cook Delicata Squash, simply slice it lengthwise and steam or bake it. The flesh can also be scooped out and pureed or chopped before cooking. Delicata Squash is the absolute best winter squash for long-term storage. Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Running Vine, Winter Squash Features: Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden Fruit Size: 1-3 lbs, 7”-10” Long Days to Maturity: 100 Days Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10