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Yellow Pattypan Squash (Sunburst)

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–11
  • 50 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 36" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A cheerful and productive summer squash that produces bright yellow, scalloped fruits with a distinctive flying saucer shape that adds whimsy to any garden. This compact bush variety is perfect for small gardens and delivers tender, mild-flavored squash that's ideal for stuffing, grilling, or eating fresh when harvested young. The attractive plants produce continuously throughout the season, providing both ornamental value and delicious harvests.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F and frost danger has passed. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks early.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Squash bug, cucumber beetle, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, mosaic virus.