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pumpkin 'Delica'

Cucurbita maxima 'Delica'

Genus: Cucurbita
Family: Cucurbitaceae

About this plant

An early-maturing winter squash bearing rounded, flattened fruits 16-23cm in diameter and weighing 1.5-2kg. Fruits have a slightly ribbed, dark green skin with paler green striping and speckles; the bright orange, dense flesh has a very sweet and nutty flavour

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from mid-late April, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before June then transplant outdoors to final growing position. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years