Patty pan or Yellow Bush Scallop is a type of summer squash that is known for its unique shape and vibrant color. This variety of squash is small and round, with a slightly flattened top and a scalloped edge that gives it a decorative appearance. The skin of the patty pan yellow bush scallop is smooth and shiny, with a bright yellow color that makes it easy to spot in the garden or at the farmers' market. In terms of flavor, patty pan yellow bush scallop is similar to other varieties of summer squash, with a mild, slightly sweet taste and a tender, creamy texture.
- QTY: 25
- Seed Planting Depth: 1"
- Germination Temperature: 75-90
- Days to Germination: 3-10
- Row Spacing: 48"
- Plant Spacing: 24-36"
- 100' Row Yield: 100 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 48 days
How to Save Seeds
Pumpkins are actually from the squash family. So they will cross will different types of squash. There are 4 groups of commonly grown varieties of squash. Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita Maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta. With this in mind any variety from the same species or in other terms with the same last name of the 4 species listed above will cross and must be separated 500ft. For instance you can't grow two pepo varieties together or they will cross. Side note: Be sure to check what type of squash you have in order to determine cross pollination chances. Squash and pumpkins can be seed harvested the same way. Let them stay on the vine until fall and then cut off the vine let sit for a week and then cut them open scoop out flesh and place in water. Wash seeds and place them on a screen rack for drying or paper. Turn often so they are able to fully dry a week or so and then properly them store accordingly.
