Delicata is a unique variety of winter squash that grows oblong in shape, around three inches wide and six inches long. Featuring edible cream-colored skin with green stripes and orange flesh, delicata is a popular squash that is delicious when roasted or baked.
Also known as sweet potato squash or peanut squash, it is very simple to grow too. When I grew squashes for chefs, delicata was one of the first added to each year’s growing list. While several different squashes were grown every year, delicata was perennially requested thanks to its sweet and buttery flavor.
