Early (45-55 days) ancient French heirloom variety. Young squashes are bright, lemon yellow, tender turning to saturated orange, strong and crunchy when ripen. Each stage has its own taste with a delicious nutty flavor. Use young, delicate, very sweet squashes up to 7.5 cm for roasting, grilling, and pickling. When 12-15cm they are great for toppings and soups with a zucchini-like texture. Double culture for summer use and long-term winter storage.