Description

The striped heirloom of delicate sweetness. ‘Delicata’ produces oblong, cream-colored fruits with dark green stripes and smooth, edible skin. The flesh is golden, tender, and rich with sweet, nutty flavor that evokes brown sugar when roasted.

Vines are productive and early to mature, with fruits averaging 1–2 pounds—perfect for personal servings. Keeps moderately well for several months.

An American heirloom from the 1890s, ‘Delicata’ remains beloved for its dessert-like flavor and convenience—a small squash with truly exceptional taste.