Patty pan squash 'Gem'

Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata

How to grow Patty pan squash 'Gem'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Gem is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Gem requires a soil ph of 5.6 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Gem from seed

Transplanting Gem

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Gem is a tender plant.

Harvesting Gem