PUMPKIN-DELICATA (BOHEMIAN)
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Cucurbita pepo
PUMPKIN-DELICATA (BOHEMIAN) Not many gardeners realize that this is a heritage squash more than 100 years old as it was first introduced in 1894. It was also known as Bohemian OR Sweet Potato squash, but these names have now fallen out of use. It lives up to its present name because it is delicate in both shape & flavor. The fruit itself is small, usually 18-25cm long, thin-skinned & 10cm wide. The flesh is a deep orange-yellow, fine textured & sweet. Grows on 2 to 3mt trailing vines with small silvery green leaves. The vines are prolific producers of fruit, so this is ideal for small gardens. The vines can even be trained up trellises like cucumbers. When cooked, delicata has a texture similar to a sweet potato, creamy and soft.
Sow directly in desired growing position. Prefers good, well-drained soil. Keep moist & well watered once flowers appear and during the growing period.
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| Germination Time (Days) | 8 - 16 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 100 - 140 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 15 - 20 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 100 - 150 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 100 - 200 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to early Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Soil Type | Loamy, well-drained soil with compost |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Soil Temperature | 18 - 24 °C (65 - 75 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | None required |
| Sowing Depth | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 60 - 90 cm (24 - 36 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 90 - 120 cm (36 - 48 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 80 - 100 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Beans, Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes |
| Pests | Aphids, Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 8 |
| Min temperature (C) | 18 |
| Max temperature (C) | 30 |
PUMPKIN-DELICATA (BOHEMIAN)
$3.50
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