How to cure delicata squash

Allow for the rise of the latest beloved squash, delicata. Step aside, butternut squash, as the scrumptious and versatile delicata is claiming its place.

With an edible rind and a smooth, creamy flavor, more and more gardeners are experimenting with growing and preparing delicata squash.

When do you harvest delicata squash?

Delicata squash recipes

Delicata squash is typically ready to harvest 50-55 days after fruit has set. Harvest times range from 80-100 days after planting seeds. Pick the squash only once the fruit becomes pale yellow with green stripes and the skin is hard and doesn’t yield when pressed firmly with a fingernail.

In the following, I’ll show you exactly when and how to harvest this tasty treat as well as how to cure and store this exciting squash. 

When To Harvest Delicata Squash

Like most winter squashes, the delicata squash needs a solid few months to grow and mature on the vine before you can pick it from your garden.

Most estimates put total grow-time from seed to harvest around 80-100 days, although the actual time frame is dependent upon growing conditi

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