{"product_id":"honey-boat-delicata","title":"Honey Boat Delicata Squash","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHoney Boat Delicata squash is a beautiful heirloom winter squash variety producing elongated, cylindrical fruits typically 6-8 inches long and 3-4 inches wide, with thin, edible creamy-yellow to ivory skin striped in bold dark green (sometimes with orange tinges when fully mature) and a distinctive boat-like shape. The flesh is bright orange-yellow, dense yet tender when cooked, with a naturally sweet, nutty, honey-like flavor reminiscent of sweet potato or butternut but milder and more delicate—often described as one of the sweetest and most dessert-like winter squashes without added sugar. It's fantastic roasted (halved or sliced) to caramelize the natural sugars, stuffed and baked with grains, cheese, or sausage fillings, pureed into soups or pies, cubed for curries and stews, or even thinly sliced raw for salads to add color and subtle sweetness. This variety is a strong performer for Utah because it's early-maturing for a winter squash (fitting our shorter high-elevation season with transplants), stores exceptionally well (up to 3-6 months in cool, dry conditions common here), handles dry summers with good drainage, and is frequently praised by local extensions like USU as a reliable, flavorful option for home gardens in northern Utah when given full sun and consistent early-season care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Individual Plant","offer_id":44849189552237,"sku":"hnydel-squa-01","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":44849189519469,"sku":"hnydel-squa-02","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/HoneyBoatDelicata.jpg?v=1773704957","url":"https:\/\/saltcitygardens.com\/products\/honey-boat-delicata","provider":"Salt City Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}