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Yellow Pattypan Squash (Sunburst)
SquashCucurbita pepo 'Sunburst'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 36" spacing
- pH 6–7
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.