| Pattypan | |
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| Yellow scallop | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Cucurbita pepo |
| Variety: | Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata |
| Synonyms | |
| Yellow bush scallop |
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| Plant Data | |
|---|---|
| Germination time: | 11 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +25 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +61 days |
| Mature height: | 60cm (24in) |
| Mature spread: | 240cm (95in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 5.6 - 7.5 |
| References: | [1] |
Yellow scallop is a variety of pattypan squash. It is an old American Summer Squash variety that was introduced prior to 1860. Producing an abundance of golden-yellow pattypan type squash with a distinct flavour. An extremely hardy summer squash with a vigorous bush-type growth that is resistant to most squash bugs. As a bush type squash, Yellow Scallop takes up little space.[2]
Though Yellow Pattypan matures later than other varieties, it produces over a longer season and possesses a superior flavor to others.[2]
The delicious squashes are best harvested at 13cm (5in) across.[2]
Growing[]
- Main article: Squash - Growing
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Cucurbit troubles
References[]
- ↑ Patty pan squash 'Yellow Scallop'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-09-29.
- ↑ a b c "Yellow Bush Scallop Squash" Squash Seeds - Heirloom Squash Seeds. Seed Fest. Retrieved: 2010-09-29.
| Squash varieties |
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|---|---|
| Courgette varieties | Gold rush · Opal · Tondo di toscana · Zucchini |
| Marrow varieties | |
| Pumpkin varieties | Atlantic giant |
| Other squash varieties | Acorn · Big max · Butternut · Harlequin · Honey bear · Kabocha · Pattypan · Pink banana · Spaghetti squash · Sugar pie · Uchiki kuri · Yellow scallop |