Everything they say about Delicata is true. It's an excellent baker, great roaster and it's sweet, nutty flavor is one of my favorites. Here in Zone 8b in the Mohave Desert of Arizona, gardening can be a challenge, but Delicata always comes through. I don't find it lasts for six months, though I think it would if stored in a root cellar, or someplace cooler than my home, but with our very short winters it doesn't have to last that long. It's another variety I grow on a trellis. I use "bags" I make from bird netting to support the suspended fruits as they grow--do the same thing for melons and cucumbers.