Scallop Squash, Patty Pan Squash, Summer Squash 'Peter Pan'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bigelow, Arkansas

Augusta, Georgia

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Belmont, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Belmont, WV | February 2012 | positive

Peter Pan is my favorite summer squash, and I love summer squash. It is delicious fried, baked, and grilled. I prefer them at about 5" ...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2005 | positive

Quite productive and delicious. Pretty pale green patty pan (scallop) type. Firm, buttery texture, nutty flavor. Easy to grow. Basically ...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Approx 3-4" across when ripe. 50 days to maturity. Plants are compact. Fruit is best when harvested at a young stage.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is a light green hybrid version of the White Bush scallop. Similar growth and yield to Sunburst.

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