‘Delicata Honey Boat’ Squash

Squash ‘Delicata Honey Boat’ (Cucurbita pepo), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The ‘Delicata Honey Boat’ squash is an elongated, sweet variety , known for its tender, fragrant flesh , with a taste reminiscent of sweet potato and honey . Its thin, yellow- and green-striped skin is edible , making it easy to prepare in the kitchen.

Very productive and easy to grow , it offers a generous harvest and can be kept for several months after picking. Thanks to its naturally sweet flavor , it is perfect roasted in the oven, stuffed or mashed .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Semi-runner
Fruit weight : 500 g to 1 kg
Color : Yellow with green streaks
Texture : Tender and creamy flesh
Flavor : Very sweet, with notes of hazelnut and honey
Maturity : 90 to 100 days
Tolerance : Good storage after harvest
Use : Roasted, stuffed, mashed, soups

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18C
?? Sowing depth : 2.5 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 80 cm between plants, 1.5 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without excess to avoid stagnant humidity
?? Harvest : In the fall, when the skin is hard and the stalk is dry

With its edible skin and irresistible flavor , ‘Delicata Honey Boat’ squash is a sure bet for comforting and gourmet dishes all winter long.

Use and special features

?? A naturally sweet squash
Perfect roasted in the oven, mashed or gratin , with a creamy texture.

?? Thin and edible skin
No peeling required, making preparation easy .

?? Easy to grow and maintain
Offers a generous harvest and keeps for several months after picking.