Pattypan squash
Pattypan squash
Cucurbita pepo
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 rich loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H1c
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.5-0.6m
Spread
0.9-1.2m
About
Scalloped summer squash harvested when fruits are small.
Top tip
Pick small for best eating quality and keep plants picked to encourage continuous cropping.
Also known as: Pâtisson, Pattypan squash, Zucchetta pattypan, Patisson, Abóbora pattypan, Cucurbita pepo, Pattypan / calabaza sauco, Patison
Pest Resilience
2/5 — Somewhat vulnerable
Slugs and powdery mildew; squash vine borer in some regions.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Grilled, stuffed, sautéed, pickled, pasta, salads
The pattypan squash year in your garden
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c
USDA 10–11 equivalent