SQ94-10
50 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Striato d'Italia Squash. This early-maturing bush plant produces good yields of beautiful zucchini squash with mottled light and dark green stripes. A popular heirloom summer squash variety, prized for its flavor and productivity. The squash has excellent flavor & texture. They have firm, tender, creamy-white flesh. Excellent flavor and texture, often described as rich, full, slightly nutty, or sweet. The yellow flowers are edible. Great for grilling, roasting, sautéing, lasagna layers, zucchini bread, and Mediterranean-style cooking. The bush plant is wide open, making it easy to harvest. In the early 1900's, Italian immigrants brought it to North America from gardens in Naples, Milan, and Tuscany. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. A 1900s heirloom variety from Italy.