Squash

Delicata Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Delicata'

Cream-and-green striped — skin so tender you can roast and eat it whole.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Fruit

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

summeredible-skincompact

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks short-season Delicata varieties suited to London's cool summers and unpredictable weather.

Crocus

Crocus offers deep pots essential for Delicata's root development in UK container gardening setups.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK provides reliable hand tools for direct sowing and harvesting Delicata squash in London gardens.