Delicata squash is long and thin with deep horizontal grooves in its pale yellow skin marked with dark green and orange. It has firm, pale yellow to orange flesh that tastes similar to a sweet potato when cooked.
Characteristics
Commodity: Squash, Winter
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Appearance:
Long, thin squash with light yellow grooved shell and orange or dark green horizontal stripes
Flesh:
Firm, pale yellow to orange
Flavor:
Rich and sweet, similar to a sweet potato
Size:
About 5-6 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter
Color:
Light yellow with orange or dark green stripes
Shape:
Elongated
Commonly Cooked:
Yes
Seed:
A central seed cavity studded with small, flat, light tan seeds
Availability:
Fall to early winter
Additional Notes:
Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.
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