Squash 'Golden Scallopini'
Squash 'Golden Scallopini' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A rare squash that is an Italian heirloom, it produces delicious patty-pan golden yellow squash with scalloped edges. Flesh is white, with a fine-grained texture and nutty flavour. Days to harvest: 68 days
Product: Squash 'Golden Scallopini'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
Syn.: syn. Yellow Bush Scallop Squash, Yellow Pattypan Squash
Golden Scallopini' is a rare Italian heirloom bush squash, vigorous and productive. It produces delicious patty-pan, golden yellow squash with scalloped edges. Flesh is white, with a fine-grained texture and nutty flavour.
Plant type: Annual bush squash
Plant height: 75 -100 cm
Sow when: Squash is frost tender; germinate best at 21 - 35°C; seed will rot in cold, wet soil; rodents and birds eat seed; protect with an upturned pot
Temperate: Spring to early summer
Subtropical: All year if frost-free; avoid sowing during periods of high humidity
Tropical: Dry season
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed, keep soil moist
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6 - 7.5; add plenty of compost
Rows: Space 'hills' 1 m apart
Harvest: 68 days: pick when young; larger fruit can be stuffed
15 seeds per packet
Cucurbita pepo
syn. Yellow Bush Scallop Squash, Yellow Pattypan Squash
Annual bush squash
Squash 'Golden Scallopini'
A rare squash that is an Italian heirloom, it produces delicious patty-pan golden yellow squash with scalloped edges. Flesh is white, with a fine-grained texture and nutty flavour. Days to harvest: 68 days