Scallop Squash, Patty Pan Squash, Summer Squash 'Early White Bush Scallop'

In my Atlanta garden, these grew easily from seed and formed sturdy bush-type vines that were the advertised 24" tall and 36-40" long. St...Read Moreeady stream of squash, with four or five on the plant at a time. Flavor-wise I find I prefer the yellow scallop squash, but these were very good picked at 4", sliced, and sauteed with a little fresh thyme. Big leaves seemed relatively untroubled by pests. I had the standard single squash borer but this plant made rootlets and kept producing. Seed was "Early White Bush Scallop" from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.

These pattypans are delicious - when little they are wonderful sauteed in olive oil, and add a very generous handful of fresh herbs - I r...Read Moreeally like basil and mint, and I bet tarragon would be good. When they get big, they are great pureed and made into a squash soup. The plant itself is very prolific - but (for us at least) it was a steady stream of squash and not overwhelming all at once.