Territorial Seed Company Benning's Green Tint Summer Squash
Best productive heirloom for home gardeners seeking tender summer harvests.
A classic heirloom pattypan variety that produces tender, pale green scalloped fruit on vigorous bushes. It offers a reliable harvest of firm, flavorful squash perfect for home gardens and culinary use.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners looking to maximize their seasonal harvest yields
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking gourmet quality ingredients from their backyard
- Aesthetic-focused growers who value visual variety in their garden beds
Who should skip it
- Busy growers who cannot commit to daily garden checks
- Urban gardeners working with limited balcony or small-plot areas
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants with high natural pest resistance
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Vigorous bush habit ensures a reliable, heavy harvest all season long.
Culinary Versatility
Firm texture holds up beautifully across grilling, roasting, and sautéing applications.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics make this an ideal choice for future seed saving.
Growth Vigor
Strong, healthy plants establish quickly in warm, sunny garden conditions.
Germination Reliability
Solid 75% minimum germination rate provides dependable success for home gardeners.
Harvest Window
Requires attentive picking at 2-3 inches for the best flavor profile.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
63 days
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Plant Type
Summer Squash
Sunlight Exposure
Full sun (6-8 hours)
Planting Season
Spring/Summer
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Spread
48 inches
Seed Life
3-4 years
Minimum Germination
75%
Planting Depth
1-1.5 inches
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