The listing, 5 Golden Bush Scallop Squash Seeds has ended.
NOTE: This will be the only auction for these squash. I am saving the rest for me to plant. LOL
Similar to Early White Bush Scallop, but fruits are an attractive yellow and easier to pick. Flat fruits are bright golden yellow, about 3 inches in diameter, with scalloped edges. Flesh is pale green and firm. Open habit makes for easier picking.
68 days. Wild squash originated in the America's and were domesticated by Native Americans centuries ago. Following European colonization, pilgrims began to grow the scallop squashes of the indigenous people. Scallop squashes have remained popular inn the U.S. ever since. Golden Bush Scallop produces a golden, "scallop" shaped fruit that tastes great and is eaten just like a zucchini. Plants are bush-type (non-vining) and grow about 3' tall and up to 5' wide. Long harvest period. Gold color makes them easy to find among the green foliage. These squash are highly vigorous, productive and less attractive to squash bugs than other varieties. Mike loves this "pattypan" type squash and has been growing it since the 90's. He likes to pick them when they’re very small and tender (about the size of a golf ball) and stir-fry them whole.
Golden Bush Scallop squash can be harvested in sizes ranging from a golf ball to 5” diameter but will be best when small. Use a knife or pruners to cut squash off of plant.