Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid'

Pattypan Squash

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Common Name:

Pattypan Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

120 cm

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Description

Beautiful butter yellow scallop-type squash. Each squash is accented with a small dark green ring. Mild, white flesh remains tender and firm. Best used when around 3 inches across. Ready to harvest 50-55 days after sowing.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.