Squash 'Delikates'

Cucurbita pepo L.

White pattypan squash with an atypical shape and mild, tasty flesh. Early, resistant to powdery mildew bush-type pattison variety producing large crops. Vegetation period is 70 days. 4-5 cm diameter fruits can be canned, larger fruits can be fried, steamed, stuffed.  The flavour is mild and similar to zucchini, but the flesh is firmer which makes them also good for roasting in the oven and suitable for soups. The fruits first turn green and then white.

Harvested frequently, two or three times a week. Grown best in fertile soil, in sunny area sheltered from the wind.

Thrives in sun to partial shade in humus- and nutrient-rich soil. Very heat demanding.

Grown vertically, plants may need support as they start to bear fruit.

Pre-cultivation (recommended): 3-4 weeks before planting after all risk for frost. Sow 1 seed/pot with fertilized soil. Place warm for germination (25-28°C). After emergence, set light at room temp. Plant out after hardening.

Direct sowing: May - June. Water the seedbed before sowing. Keep the seed moist until the seeds germinate. Direct sowing when the soil is warm (+15°C). Pre-cultivation is recommended.

Harvest: July - Sept

Spacing: 80 cm / 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket. 

Sow depth, cm: 2-3

Location: Sun (preferred) - partial shade and protected

Annual

Number of seeds: 12-15