Flavor is unsurpassed. This variety was originally listed by the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company in 1932. The brilliant yellow color, crunchy texture, buttery flavor, and high productivity are all first rate. The plant is a compact, open habit bush. Scallopini is still the nuttiest tasting patty pan squash around.
Plants are quite vigorous and produce plenty of squash for an extended period.
Best flavor when they are picked at 3 inches. They will be a medium-dark green with a deep shape and medium fluting. High yields characterize this creamy yellow crook-neck squash. We have picked 76 pounds and over 150 squash from two, tightly spaced hills and in October it is still producing dozens of fruit. Flavor is excellent and there is a relatively small seed cavity for this type.