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Cucurbita pepo 'Patty Pan'
Squash, Patty Pan
Small, round with scalloped edges. Flavor similar to yellow summer squash, harvest at no more than 3 inches wide to maintain tenderness.
- Small scalloped summer squash
- Mild delicate flavor and tender skin
- Harvest young for best texture
- Excellent sautéed, roasted, or stuffed
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 18-36 in
- Spread: 24-48 in
- Spacing: 24 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita pepo 'Patty Pan'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.