Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight Hybrid'

Pattypan Squash

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Common Name: 

Pattypan Squash

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

365 cm

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight Hybrid') - Description

Chefs love Burpee's early scallop-type squash for its great taste and versatility. 2 1/2-3" long with distinct scalloping. All Burpee's summer squash are bush shaped so they can easily be grown in either hills or rows. You can plant these in your garden up to 3 weeks after the last frost date in your area. Harvest young and serve whole.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight 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 'Sunny Delight 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 'Sunny Delight Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Pattypan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

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

Maintain even soil moisture.

Cucurbita pepo 'Sunny Delight Hybrid' - Pattypan Squash - Photos