🎃 Cucurbita pepo ‘Patty Pan Mix’ – Colourful Scallop Squash Blend with Tender, Nutty Flavour

‘Patty Pan Mix’ is an attractive blend of scallop-shaped summer squashes in vibrant shades of yellow, white, green, and occasionally bi-colour types. These cheerful, flying-saucer–shaped fruits are harvested young for their tender texture and mild, nutty flavour, perfect for grilling, roasting, stuffing, stir-fries, or adding colour to summer dishes. Plants are compact, fast-growing, and exceptionally productive, providing a continuous supply of fruits throughout the season. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and small plots.

Key Features

● Colourful mix of scallop (patty pan) summer squashes

● Tender, nutty flavour when picked young

● Extremely productive and quick to mature

● Compact plants suited for smaller spaces

● Excellent for grilling, roasting and stuffing

How to Sow & Grow ‘Patty Pan Mix’ (Cucurbita pepo) – UK

Sow indoors: IV–V (April–May) in pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost danger has passed

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) into warm soil

Harvest: VII–IX (July–September)

Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil

Plant spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Height/Spread: Bush type, 45–60 cm (18–24 in) high, wide-spreading mound

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Harvest when fruits are 5–8 cm (2–3 in) for the best texture and flavour.

● Mulch well to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.

● Feed regularly once plants begin forming fruits.

● Pick frequently to encourage continuous production.

● Avoid overhead watering to reduce powdery mildew risk.

Special Features

● Vibrant colour mix for gourmet presentation

● Nutty flavour and tender texture when harvested young

● Heavy-cropping plants perfect for summer gardens