Summer squash 'Delicata Mini'

Cucurbita pepo

How to grow Summer squash 'Delicata Mini'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Delicata Mini is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Delicata Mini needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Delicata Mini from seed

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.46 feet (45.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Delicata Mini about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Delicata Mini

Delicata Mini is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Delicata Mini