Common Name | Squash |
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Family | Cucurbitaceae |
Top Category | Summer Squash |
Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet, Tender |
Fruit Size | 3” - 4” long |
Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
Growth Habit | Vining |
Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain, Fast Growing |
Plant Type | Summer |
Planting Season | Spring |
Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
Use | Culinary, Trellis Garden |
Germination Info | 3 |
Bennings Green Tint
Starting at $2.30
A lovely, little American heirloom from the early 1900s, Bennings Green-Tint is a pattypan-type. A very pretty, pale green scalloped squash that has excellent flavor, a hint of sweetness and a tender, yet meaty, texture. They are ideal when picked 2-3″ in diameter. They are prized for quick sautéing with pastas, grilled and stuffed, steaming or serving fresh with summer dips. Blossoms are prolific and the ideal size for culinary use.
Days to Maturity | 55 days |
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Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Plant Spacing | 48" |
Planting Depth | 1/2” |
Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
Water Needs | Average |
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