Can anybody help with identifying this squash?

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LisaOz Berkshire, United Kingdom Aug 21, 2009

Hi all

I'm new here and fairly new to gardening and stumbled across this website whilst trying to identify a squash growing in my garden.

I bought the plant at a charity sale and was told it was a squash but it didn't have a tag with the variety or any more details. At the same time I bought two Jack O'Lantern pumpkin plants.

I have hopefully uploaded a picture of the squash for you to see and was hoping that somebody might be able to identify it. I have googled and searched but cannot find it. The skin is smooth and it is about 7" in diameter.

Thanks

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Jim41 Delhi, LA Aug 22, 2009

It looks like some type of scallop squash. I've never seen one colored just like that or that large. Maybe someone can give you a positive answer.

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bookreader451 Troy, NY(Zone 5b) Aug 23, 2009

It may be buttercup squash. It is a rounded squash that is very sweet and almost pudding like when cooked.

If it is you're very lucky.

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LisaOz Berkshire, United Kingdom Aug 26, 2009

Thanks for your replies.

I' ve had a look at photos of both varieties of squash and don't think it is either of them.

I didn't realise there were so many different types of squash.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 26, 2009

Could be a cross pollinated seed, but there are several that have that general appearance, Sweet Dumpling is one. Others include Scarchuck's Supreme, Grey Ghost, Tonda Padana,....

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Sujo16 Smyrna, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 07, 2009

I just ordered this from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, looks just like Patissons Panache Blanc Et Vert Scallop in their catalog!!

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LisaOz Berkshire, United Kingdom Sep 21, 2009

Sujo16, that's it!

Thank you so much.

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