Patty Pan Yellow Bush Scallop Squash is a charming heirloom summer squash known for its unique scalloped shape, vibrant yellow color, and tender creamy texture. This attractive squash produces small round fruits with decorative ridged edges that make them both visually appealing and delicious in the kitchen.
The mild slightly sweet flavor and soft texture make Patty Pan Squash perfect for sautéing, roasting, grilling, steaming, stuffing, and fresh summer dishes. Young fruits are especially tender and flavorful when harvested early.
This productive bush variety grows compactly compared to sprawling vine squash, making it an excellent choice for home gardens, raised beds, and smaller growing spaces. Plants produce abundant harvests throughout the summer season.
Easy to grow and fast maturing, Patty Pan Yellow Bush Scallop Squash is an excellent addition to vegetable gardens while providing high yields, beautiful fruits, and dependable summer harvests.
Patty Pan Yellow Bush Scallop Squash Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Summer Squash
- Fruit Shape: Round with Scalloped Edges
- Fruit Color: Bright Yellow
- Flavor: Mild and Slightly Sweet
- Seed Planting Depth: 1 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 75-90°F
- Days to Germination: 3-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 48 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 24-36 Inches
- 100 Foot Row Yield: Approximately 100 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 48 Days
- Growth Habit: Compact Bush Type
- Ideal Uses: Roasting, Grilling, Sautéing, Stuffing, Fresh Summer Dishes, Raised Beds, Home Gardens, Farmers Markets, Heirloom Vegetable Gardens
How to Save Seeds
Squash and pumpkins belong to the same plant family and can easily cross-pollinate with other squash varieties of the same species. The four commonly grown squash species are Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita mixta.
To maintain pure seed stock, varieties within the same species should be separated by at least 500 feet. Always identify your squash species before saving seeds to help prevent unwanted cross-pollination.
Allow fruits selected for seed saving to remain on the plant until fully mature in fall. Mature squash develop hardened skin and fully developed seeds.
After harvest, allow the squash to cure in a dry location for approximately one week before opening. Cut open the fruit and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
Place the seeds into water and gently wash away the remaining flesh. Spread cleaned seeds onto a screen rack, tray, or paper towel in a warm dry area with good airflow.
Turn seeds regularly while drying to ensure even airflow and prevent moisture buildup. Allow seeds to dry thoroughly for about one week before storing them in a cool dry place for future planting.
