How to grow Patty Pan Squash

Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata

Full Sun
Medium

These are large plants, they need plenty of water and space to spread

Growing Patty pan squash from seed

These seeds need a little warmth to germinate and the first leaves are seed leaves. Pot on when the first leaf is well developed.

Transplanting Patty pan squash

Grow on under glass until all danger of frost has past and the soil has warmed. Plant out into the chosen sunny spot allowing plenty of room between plants

As Patty pan squash is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Patty pan squash

Fruit forms behind female flowers and is best picked small. Keep picking the fruit to encourage more develop. If a squash accidentally grows too big, cut it off as the plant will not produce many more flowers.

How long does Patty pan squash take to grow?

These estimates for how long Patty pan squash takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Patty pan squash to germinate?: 10 days
Average 10 days | Min 4 days | Max 27 days (36)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Patty pan squash?: + 11 days
Average 11 days | Min 2 days | Max 41 days (10)
Days to Maturity How long until Patty pan squash is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 81 days
Average 81 days | Min 26 days | Max 167 days (103)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Patty pan squash?: = 102 days

Other names for Patty pan squash

Scallop squash, White squash, Gem squash, yellow summer squash, flying saucer squash, Button squash, Pâtisson

Cucurbita pepo L. var. clypeata Alefield, Cucurbita pepo L. subsp. ovifera (L.) D. S. Decker var. ovifera (L.) Harz (Scallop Group), Cucurbita pepo L. convar. patissonina Grebenšč., Cucurbita pepo L. convar. patissonina Grebenšč var. radiata (Alef.) Greb

Misspellings: Pattypan, Patipan, Pattipan, Patti pan, squash button, Patisson