When roasted, the squash is perfect for adding to a bacon breakfast hash, kale salad with goat cheese, or a creamy pesto pasta with sage and walnuts. You can then either keep the squash halves whole for stuffing or slice the squash into half-moons or chunks. To get things started, many of the delicata squash recipes will have you cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. So, what's the best way to prepare delicata squash? There are so many creative squash recipes ahead. The skin is tender and delicate-hence the name! Unlike some other winter squashes, delicata squash doesn't need to be peeled. It's slightly sweet and tender when roasted, but the best part is that it’s incredibly easy to make. Just like with butternut squash and acorn squash, this type of squash is part of the winter squash family. Whether it's for a hearty side dish, a fall salad, or a new item for your Thanksgiving menu, these delicata squash recipes are here to show you the best ways to use this easy-to-make squash. PACKET: 30 seeds.If you've never tried delicata squash before, get ready to meet your new favorite seasonal vegetable. DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding subtract about 14 days if transplanting. Delicatas can be eaten right out of the field after harvest and will keep up to 4 months in storage. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50☏/10☌ may cause chilling damage. STORAGE: Store at 50-60☏/10-15☌, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation. Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85☏/27-29☌ with good air ventilation. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. HARVEST: Fruits are typically ready about 50-55 days after fruit set, and should be harvested before any hard frosts. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall spring plow to bury pupae. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. Protect young plants with floating row cover. INSECT PESTS: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. DISEASES: Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. In-row spacing depends on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24" medium, 24-36" large, 36-48". PLANT SPACING: Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep. Handle seedlings carefully minimal root disturbance is best. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. TRANSPLANTING: Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucurbita pepo CULTURE: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8 is best.
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