{"product_id":"bennings-green-ting-scallop-summer-squash-seeds","title":"Benning's Green Tint Scallop Summer Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) – Heirloom Patty Pan Squash, Pale Green Saucer-Shaped Fruit, Since 1914, Tender Buttery Flavor, Compact Bush-Type Garden Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eBenning's Green Tint Scallop Summer Squash — The 1914 Heirloom That Tastes Like Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenning's Green Tint is the patty pan that made gourmets choose \"scallopini\" because \"squash\" seemed too humble. The fruit is pale seafoam green, perfectly saucer-shaped with uniform scalloped edges, measuring 2 to 3 inches at peak tenderness. The flesh is fine-textured, creamy-white, with a delicate buttery flavor and subtle sweetness that zucchini never bothered to develop. Charles N. Farr selected this variety for uniform scallops and greenish-cream coloring, and when F.W. Bolgiano introduced it in 1914, it became a garden fixture across America. The compact bush plant produces extraordinary yields. Because skin stays thin and tender, every fruit is harvestable at any size. This is the summer squash that reminds you why you grow vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Benning's Green Tint Scallop Squash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHome gardeners who know patty pans outclass zucchini. Chefs seeking elegant presentation and refined flavor. Anyone with raised beds needing compact plants. Gardeners who value heirloom varieties with history. And anyone who has tasted one and now refuses anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Heirloom Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e, an 1914 heirloom developed by Charles N. Farr. Compact bush-type plants reach 3 to 4 feet, ideal for raised beds and smaller gardens. Fruit is saucer-shaped with uniform, deeply scalloped edges, pale seafoam-green with creamy-white interior. Size at harvest: 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Flesh is exceptionally fine-textured, tender, thin-skinned. Flavor is buttery, delicate, subtly sweet... rated among the best-tasting summer squashes. Maturity: 50-55 days from seed. Thin-skinned; do not store well. Harvest right before use. Open-pollinated heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thinly, cook quickly in butter. Flesh becomes silky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve, scoop seeds, roast face-down. Natural cup shape is perfect for filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese. Bake until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into rounds, grill until charred. Tender flesh cooks through in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatatouille:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature squash for this classic dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook whole or halved until just tender. Serve with lemon butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Benning's Green Tint Scallop Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost in pots. Or direct sow after frost danger passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 1 inch deep in hills when soil reaches 50°F+. Space hills 4-5 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10 days at 65-75°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Minimum 6 hours direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep but infrequent watering from drip line. Avoid overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick at 2-3 inches diameter with tender skin. Pick every 2-3 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular picking maintains productivity until frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHeirloom patty pan from 1914. Saucer-shaped pale green fruit with scalloped edges. Best at 2-3 inches diameter. Buttery, delicate, fine-textured. Thin edible skin. Compact bush plant. 50-55 days maturity. Rated among best-tasting summer squashes. Extraordinary yields. Perfect for sautéing, roasting, stuffing, grilling. Open-pollinated, true to type. Plant once, harvest continuously until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860758159678,"sku":"11480","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5467.png?v=1785637902","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/bennings-green-ting-scallop-summer-squash-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}