These are large plants, they need plenty of water and space to spread
These seeds need a little warmth to germinate and the first leaves are seed leaves. Pot on when the first leaf is well developed.
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.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.
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.
Average 10 days | Min 4 days | Max 27 days (36)
Average 11 days | Min 2 days | Max 41 days (10)
Average 81 days | Min 26 days | Max 167 days (103)
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