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Description/Taste
Delicata squash is small to medium in size, averaging 12-15 centimeters in height and 5-7 centimeters in diameter and has a long, narrow, cylindrical shape with grooved skin and lines that run the length of the squash. The thin, smooth skin has a creamy yellow base with green or orange, vertical stripes. The flesh is firm, thick, fine-grained, and yellow to orange with a central, hollow cavity containing stringy pulp and many flat, hard, cream-colored seeds. Delicata squash, when cooked, is sweet, rich, and moist, much like a sweet potato.
Seasons/Availability
Delicata squash is available in the fall through early winter.
Current Facts
Delicata squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita pepo, is a winter heirloom variety and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with pumpkins and gourds. Also known as Bohemian squash, Peanut squash, and Sweet Potato squash, Delicata squash is celebrated by squash enthusiasts for its thin, delicate skin and sweet, rich flavor. Delicata squash is extremely versatile and is easily prepared as its thin skin can be consumed with the flesh after cooking and does not need to be removed.
Nutritional Value
Delicata squash contains vitamin A, vitamin C, some B vitamins, potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene.
Applications
Delicata squash is best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, and sautéing. Favored in the kitchen for its thin skin, Delicata squash is easy to slice, and the skin is also edible when cooked and does not need to be peeled before consumption. Delicata squash holds its shape well through cooking, making it an excellent choice for stuffing with grains, meats, or cheese, and baking and serving as a side dish. Delicata squash can also be sliced into rings or cubes and used in an endless array of recipes such as tacos, soups, salads, gratins, sandwiches, risotto, pizza, and pasta. Delicata squash pairs well with apple, pear, fennel, kale, spinach, arugula, garlic, shallot, parsley, sage, lemon, maple syrup, butter, toasted pecans, hazelnuts, and walnuts, quinoa, eggs, white beans, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, Italian sausage, ground beef, roasted poultry, feta, blue, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Delicata squash and will keep for several weeks at room temperature when stored in a cool and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Delicata squash was at one time popular but failed to sustain favor during the Great Depression due to its vulnerability to disease, short shelf life, and yield issues. Demand for the Delicata squash was revived in the late 1990's when Molly Jahn and George Moriarty of Cornell University developed a compact, higher yield, and disease resistant variety known as the Cornell bush delicata. The Cornell bush delicata squash was selected as a 2002 All American Selections Winner (AAS). The AAS award celebrates the year’s best new varieties of fruit and vegetable seeds that have exhibited superior growing performance in gardens of North America.
Geography/History
The Delicata squash was first introduced in 1894 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. The Delicata quickly became a preferred squash and maintained its popularity thru the 1920's until it fell out of favor around the time of the Great Depression. It was not until the 1990’s when new and improved varieties of Delicata, such as the Cornell bush were created that the Delicata again began to grow in popularity as a favored winter squash in the United States. Today the Delicata squash can be found at grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Delicata Squash. One
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Marché
Near Eugene, Oregon, United StatesAbout 82 days ago, 2/26/22 
Milam's Market
Near Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesAbout 110 days ago, 1/29/22 
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Tutti Frutti Organics
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : Delicata Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics 
Poway Farmers Market
D'Acquisto Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 194 days ago, 11/06/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 214 days ago, 10/17/21 Sharer's comments : Delicata Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 225 days ago, 10/06/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 228 days ago, 10/03/21 Sharer's comments : Delicata Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 244 days ago, 9/17/21 Sharer's comments : Delicata squash from tutti-frutti organics 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 249 days ago, 9/12/21 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Tutti frutti farms
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 249 days ago, 9/12/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 253 days ago, 9/08/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Rocky Canyon Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 411 days ago, 4/03/21 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 487 days ago, 1/17/21 Sharer's comments : Love EVERY part of this squash, you just slice, roast, and devour - rind and all!! 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Tonnemaker Valley Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States16211 140th Place NE Woodinville WA 98072 206-930-1565 https://www.tonnemaker.com About 522 days ago, 12/13/20 Sharer's comments : Rind and all these are a delicious roasted with a little salt and cumin :) 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 602 days ago, 9/24/20 Sharer's comments : Delicata Squash from Tutti Frutti 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 607 days ago, 9/19/20 Sharer's comments : My favorite squash, you can eat everything rind to flesh, and they are perfect for stuffing! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 609 days ago, 9/17/20 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 616 days ago, 9/10/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 638 days ago, 8/19/20 |
