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Delicata Squash is an heirloom squash that grows on a semi-bush type squash plant, that grows 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) tall.

The squash is oblong, 5 to 10 inches (12 1/2 to 25 cm) long and 1 1/2 to 3 inches (3 cm to 7 1/2 cm) wide. It will weigh 1 to 2 pounds (450 to 900g.)

The rind has a cream-coloured background, with dark green stripes. Inside the squash has finely-textured, yellow or light-orange flesh with a sweet taste.

The rind is relatively thin, making it easy to cut into compared to other squashes.

The plant has relatively poor yields, and is susceptible to disease,

100 days from seed.

History
Delicata Squash was introduced in 1894 by the Peter Henderson Company of New York City.

The susceptibility to disease made growing it commercially unfeasible, particularly because the thin skin also made it harder to ship. Consequently, it fell out of commercial favour, being replaced by the improved variety called Cornell Bush Delicata Squash.

Language Notes
One of its synonyms, "Peanut Squash", comes from its shape.

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