Distinctive Scalloped Shape
Produces attractive round fruits with unique scalloped edges and a flattened appearance.
Scallop Squash Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Scallop Squash Seeds
Scallop Squash, also known as Patty Pan Squash, is a warm-season summer squash variety recognized for its distinctive round shape and scalloped edges. It produces tender, mild-flavored fruits that can be harvested while young and enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Scallop Squash plants are suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and spacious containers with adequate sunlight and well-drained soil.
Patty Pan Squash
Summer Vegetable
Scalloped Fruits
Home Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Tender Vegetable Harvest
Young fruits develop a mild flavor and tender texture, making them suitable for fresh cooking.
Warm-Season Growth
Thrives in warm temperatures and sunny growing locations throughout the summer season.
Versatile Culinary Use
Suitable for roasting, grilling, sautéing, stuffing, and adding to homemade vegetable dishes.
Product Highlights
Classic patty pan squash shape
Round fruits with scalloped edges
Mild and tender vegetable flesh
Warm-season vegetable crop
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Can be harvested while young
Ideal for roasting and grilling
Grows from seeds
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cucurbita pepo |
| Common Name | Scallop Squash; Patty Pan Squash |
| Plant Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Bushy or semi-bushy annual plant |
| Fruit Shape | Round, flattened with scalloped edges |
| Fruit Color | White, yellow, or green depending on variety |
| Fruit Flavor | Mild and slightly sweet |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual in Zones 3–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost danger has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm season |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing or indoor seed starting |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Rich, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–3 feet tall, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches, depending on growth habit |
| Days to Harvest | Approximately 45–60 days after sowing |
| Harvesting | Pick young, tender fruits when approximately 2–4 inches wide |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Mix in mature compost to improve soil structure and growing conditions.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Mix in mature compost to improve soil structure and growing conditions.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep in the prepared soil. Space plants according to their expected growth habit.
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep in the prepared soil. Space plants according to their expected growth habit.
Step 3: Water Regularly
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight
Grow plants in a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy development.
Grow plants in a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy development.
Step 5: Harvest the Squash
Check plants regularly and harvest fruits while young and tender, generally when they reach approximately 2–4 inches wide.
Check plants regularly and harvest fruits while young and tender, generally when they reach approximately 2–4 inches wide.
Grow Fresh Scallop Squash in Your Garden
Scallop Squash adds a unique shape and delicious homegrown flavor to vegetable gardens. Its attractive patty pan fruits are versatile in the kitchen and can be harvested throughout the growing season. Provide warm temperatures, plenty of sunlight, and regular watering to encourage healthy plants and productive harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Scallop Squash seed planting, harvesting, and cooking.
When should you harvest Scallop Squash?
Harvest Scallop Squash when the fruits are approximately 2–4 inches wide and still tender. Regular picking encourages continued fruit production and provides a mild flavor and delicate texture.
Can Scallop Squash grow vertically on a trellis?
Some compact or vining Scallop Squash varieties can be trained on a sturdy trellis. Traditional bush varieties are generally grown along the ground. Support developing fruits with soft slings when growing vertically.
What is the difference between Scallop Squash and regular zucchini?
Scallop Squash has a flattened, round shape with distinctive scalloped edges, while zucchini typically develops long, cylindrical fruits. Both are summer squash varieties with mild flavors and can be grilled, roasted, or sautéed.