Sweet Dumpling – Delicata Squash Seed

Description

The Sweet Dumpling Delicata Squash Seed is a premium variety known for its sweet, tender flavor and creamy texture. This compact, early-maturing squash produces small, striped fruits with golden skin and bright orange flesh. Ideal for smaller gardens, container gardening, and home growers, Sweet Dumpling is a perfect choice for those seeking a flavorful, easy-to-grow squash. Its sweet taste and decorative appeal make it a favorite for fall dishes and festive decorations.

Product Features

1. Sweet, Nutty Flavor: Known for its deliciously sweet, nutty taste, making it perfect for roasting, baking, or stuffing.
2. Compact Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants are ideal for smaller spaces, raised beds, or container gardening.
3. Early Maturity: Harvest-ready in just 80–90 days from transplant, providing an early fall harvest.
4. Beautiful, Decorative Fruit: The small, striped fruits have a visually appealing golden-yellow and green skin, perfect for fall displays or table settings.
5. High-Yielding: Produces abundant small fruits, ensuring a bountiful harvest from each plant.
6. Versatile Use: Sweet Dumpling squash is perfect for roasting, stuffing, or using in soups, casseroles, or desserts.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, bush-type
• Fruit Size: 1–2 lbs (450–900 g)
• Color: Golden-yellow skin with green stripes and bright orange flesh
• Maturity Period: 80–90 days from transplant
• Plant Spread: 3–4 feet (width)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
• Watering Needs: Regular, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged soil

Growing Tips

1. Start Indoors or Direct Sow: Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the soil temperature exceeds 70°F (21°C).
2. Provide Space: Plant seeds or seedlings 18–24 inches apart to give plants enough room to grow and allow good airflow.
3. Fertilize Regularly: Use a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy plant growth, particularly during the flowering and fruiting stages.
4. Water Consistently: Ensure consistent moisture, especially during fruit development, but avoid soaking the foliage.
5. Harvest When Mature: Harvest when the skin has hardened, and the color has fully developed, leaving a 2–3-inch stem for better storage.

Grow flavorful, high-yielding squash with Sweet Dumpling Delicata Squash Seeds. This variety offers a combination of beauty, flavor, and ease of growth, making it perfect for home gardens, fall decorations, and delicious seasonal dishes. Whether for savory or sweet recipes, these tender squashes are sure to impress!