The bush-type squash Bush Delicata has only a slight trailing tendency. It has small, long-shaped fruits that grow close to the main stem like courgettes. Beige-green striped edible skin and light orange flesh. Healthy, vigorous plants with a high yielding potential. Particularly good flavour reminiscent of chestnuts. Speciality for amateur gardeners.The bush-type squash Bush Delicata has only a slight trailing tendency. It has small, long-shaped fruits that grow close to the main stem like courgettes. Beige-green striped edible skin and light orange flesh. Healthy, vigorous plants with a high yielding potential. Particularly good flavour reminiscent of chestnuts. Speciality for amateur gardeners.
Characteristics
Trailing: yesFruit weight: 0.5-0.7 kgBotanical name: Cucurbita pepoTime to maturity in days: 110Edible skin: yes
Cultivation
Sowing depth: 2-3 cmSeed germination temperature: above 20 °C, with low variations in temperature day/nightPlanting distance: 120-200 x 50-100 cmDirect sowing: from mid of May after the last frostsOptimal amount of plants: 1-1.3 plants/m²
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Origin
Multiplier: Naturgut Hörnle KG / Joel SiegelBreeder: b-d EHZCerifications: Demeter
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