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Yellow Scallop Pattypan

Yellow Scallop Pattypan: 50-55 days to harvest, 7-10 days to germinate, 36-48 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 3-11. Fruit runs to about 3-4 inches diameter when harvested young. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture water. It will crop in a container.

Squash
50-55days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z3–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is 65°F or warmer. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
36-48 inches
Height
1-3 feet
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright golden yellow
Size
3-4 inches diameter when harvested young
Shape
Flattened, round with distinctive scalloped edges
Flavour
Mild, sweet, and tender with delicate squash flavor

In the kitchen

Stuffing, grilling, steaming, stir-frying, raw in salads. Excellent for preserving whole.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, aphids
Diseases
Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus
Resistance
Moderate resistance to common squash diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumsRepels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
MarigoldsDeters squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and nematodes with their strong scent
RadishesRepels squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, breaks up soil for squash roots
BeansFix nitrogen in soil that squash can utilize, and squash leaves provide shade for bean roots
CornProvides vertical structure and wind protection, part of traditional Three Sisters planting
CatnipStrongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other common squash pests
DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control squash pests
OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and space, may increase disease pressure in soil
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including squash through allelopathic compounds
BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients, may stunt squash growth and development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
26
Protein (g)
0.52
Fat (g)
0.2
Carbohydrate (g)
5.64
Sugars (g)
3.54
Vitamin C (mg)
4.5
Vitamin E (mg)
0
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.058
Folate (µg)
22
Calcium (mg)
9
Iron (mg)
0.17
Magnesium (mg)
10
Phosphorus (mg)
12
Potassium (mg)
205
Zinc (mg)
0.07
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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