Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Squash
Variety Name: Bush Delicata
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: pepo
Year: 2002
Common Name: Squash
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Delicata and Sugar Loaf
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 36 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): White to cream with dark green stripes and flecks, bright yellow-orange flesh
Fruit Shape: Cylindrical oblong
Fruit Size: 8 inches long, 4 inches in diameter
Fruit Weight: 1.5-2 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet, nutty
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 3-4 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 100
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 85
Plant Spread: Mature bush sends out 4-6 foot runners later in the season
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Strong tolerance to powdery mildew
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