{"product_id":"scallopini","title":"Scallopini","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScallopini — Pattypan Summer Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful summer vegetable with a distinctive scalloped shape, tender flesh and a lovely, delicate flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScallopini, also known as pattypan squash, is a wonderfully productive member of the courgette family. Its charming little flying-saucer-shaped fruits are delicious picked young, but equally useful when allowed to grow a little larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether simply cooked as a tender summer vegetable or hollowed out and stuffed, it's a fabulous addition to the kitchen garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I Grow It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI think scallopini are amongst the best courgettes you can grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're absolutely delicious picked young, when the flesh is tender and the flavour is lovely and delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what I particularly enjoy is their versatility. Let them grow a little bigger and they become perfect little vessels for stuffing and baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love growing vegetables that give you different possibilities in the kitchen depending on when you harvest them, and scallopini certainly earn their space in my garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung scallopini are wonderful simply steamed, sautéed in olive oil or butter, or roasted alongside other summer vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest them while small for tender skins and delicate flesh. There's no need to peel them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor something a little different, let a few fruits grow larger and make stuffed scallopini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Stuffed Scallopini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose medium-sized scallopini and slice off the tops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoop out the centres, leaving enough flesh to hold their shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chop the scooped-out flesh and sauté with onion, garlic and olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix with cooked rice or breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, grated cheese and any other favourite additions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpoon the filling back into the scallopini, replace the tops and bake at approximately 180°C until the squash is tender and the filling is cooked through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're particularly lovely with basil, parsley, thyme and summer tomatoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScallopini are productive, bush-growing summer squash plants with broad leaves and distinctive scalloped fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey grow much like courgettes, enjoying warmth, sunshine and fertile soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants produce separate male and female flowers, which are visited by pollinating insects. Once fruiting begins, regular harvesting encourages further production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive each plant plenty of space, as the foliage can become quite substantial over summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45–75 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer into autumn, while conditions remain warm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bush-forming, warm-season annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant outside after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–120 cm between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add compost before planting and feed during the growing season if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch around the plant to conserve moisture and reduce soil splash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encourage bees and other pollinators for good fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne pot containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone healthy, seed-grown scallopini seedling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith plenty of sunshine, fertile soil and regular watering, this little plant can become a generous producer of delicious summer squash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363333370079,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/IMG_10135.jpg?v=1793648116","url":"https:\/\/agardenbetween.com\/products\/scallopini","provider":"A Garden Between","version":"1.0","type":"link"}