Vegetables
Beginner
Annual
Pattypan Squash
Cucurbita pepo
About Plant: Pattypan Squash
Scallop-shaped summer squash best harvested young.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterConsistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
SoilFertile, well-drained soil (6.0–7.0)
Spacing2–3 feet
HeightVaries by cultivar
Time to Harvest45–60 days
Planting DepthFollow seed packet or set nursery plant at original depth
Germination TimeVaries by crop
Expert Growing Tips
Start seed indoors in spring and transplant after frost danger. Grow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, and feed once fruits begin to swell.