Delicata Squash

Delicata squash, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo var. pepo, is a winter squash variety celebrated for its small size, delicate skin, and sweet flavor. It's also commonly referred to as "sweet potato squash" or "bohemian squash." Delicata squash typically has cream-colored skin with green or orange stripes and a unique oblong shape. Unlike some other winter squash varieties, delicata squash has thin, edible skin that eliminates the need for peeling, making it a convenient and flavorful choice for various dishes.

In Season: Sep-Feb● in season now

Where to buy fresh Delicata Squash near you

McConnells' Farm & Market

Aliquippa

Grochowicz Farm Market

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Cooking with delicata squash offers a delightful experience of its sweet and tender flesh. Here's a guide on how to prepare and cook delicata squash:

Recipes for Delicata Squash

Radicchio, Squash & Pear Autumn Salad

9 Ingredients

Cook time: N/A

Lisa Kennedy

Where to find locally grown Delicata Squash

McConnells' Farm & Market

Aliquippa

Verified

Grochowicz Farm Market

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Strites Orchard, LLC

Harrisburg

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Spiral Path Farm

Loysville

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Oak Grove Farms, Inc

Mechancisburg

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Triple B Farms

Monongahela

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Boyer Orchards

New Paris

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Milky Way Farm

Chester Springs

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Muth Family Farm

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Horn Farm Center

York

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Brenckle's Organic Farm & Greenhouse

Zelienople

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Wasson Farm Market

State College

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Lyon Creek Farm

New Tripoli

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Rainbow Tomatoes Garden & Sunflour Bakery

East Greenville

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Solly Farm

Warminster

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Myerov Family Farm

Perkasie

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Winding Brook Farm

Warrington

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm

Doylestown

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Eastburn Farm

Pineville

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Humble Huckster Farm

Ambler

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Two Gander Farm

Downingtown

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Kneehigh Farm

Pottstown

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

Glen Run Valley View Farm

Atglen

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

DeFeo's Farm and Garden Market

Mays Landing

Grows Winter Squash (varieties may include Delicata Squash)

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