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Honey Boat Winter Delicata Squash Seeds

Honey Boat Winter Delicata Squash Seeds

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~1.0 g (~19 seeds)
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A baked and buttered 'Honey Boat' with or without a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar makes a succulent treat for a chilly autumn day! The rich, golden-orange squash has a delectably sweet, nutty flavor. High in calcium, potassium, folate, and vitamins A and C. There's no better way to enjoy summer sunshine in the depths of winter. 9'-12' vines.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 90 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Delicata Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)

Native: United States and Northern Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 9' to 12' vines

Variety Info: 6"–8" long, 3" diameter, and about ¾–1 pounds. Outer shell is ribbed, yellow-tan with green stripes and flecks; flesh is golden orange. Developed by Oregon State University vegetable breeder Jim Baggett in 1988, 'Honey Boat' is a staple of the Oregon Thanksgiving dinner.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½–1"

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 4'–6'

Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound

Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.

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  • Bethany M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 31, 2024
    5 Stars

    The Delicata seeds have been thriving and taking over that side of the garden. I finally have some squash popping up. They look suspiciously like melons so hopefully that’s how it’s supposed to look. Whatever it is germinated well and seems very healthy.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Cheryl D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 30, 2024
    5 Stars

    These seeds germinated quickly and produced beautiful squash.

  • Brittany E.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    These honey boats germinated well! Looking forward to their harvest.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lauren K.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Oct 12, 2024
    2 Stars

    These seeds did not survive transplant for me.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Sandra
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Jul 16, 2024
    1 Star

    The seeds are not any good did not make any squash at all