| 100 days. Almost too pretty to eat, this Delicata Squash sets masses of small, pumpkin-like fruits with hard shells that keep them fresh for many weeks. Just 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each, they are filled with delectable flesh, and make excellent soup bowls and "shells" for stuffing. Go ahead, display a few in the centerpiece of your autumn table . . . then whack them up and eat them when you're ready! Sweet Lightning is quick to mature, ready in just 100 days and absolutely stuffed with rich flavor. The hard shell of the fruit is creamy-orange and heavily grooved, with darker orange in the creases. The curved stem emerging from the top completes the pumpkin lookalike appearance. And you'll get more fruit than you might expect, especially if you live in a warm climate, because this plant is tolerant of powdery mildew, setting heavy yields. Vigorous and healthy, it's a trouble-free and very dependable performer. Pkt is 20 seeds. |
