Cornell's Bush Delicata · Winter Squash
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Jun 2nd |
| Last Frost | May 19th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 16th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 19th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 21st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well.
If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: For best sweetness and disease resistance, grow in warm soil, keep vines bushy (don’t over-crowd), and harvest when the rind is fully hard.