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This easy-to-grow patty pan squash has a rich, creamy flavor. The bush growth habit makes it ideal for home gardens or market growers. This summer squash is most tender when picked at 3" in diameter, which usually takes about 50 days.
Sowing: Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start their Scallop Summer Yellow Bush squash seeds indoors a month before the last expected frost. Since squashes do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot, later clipping off the weaker seedling. Harden the seedlings by exposing them to the weather for several hours at a time during the week before transplanting. About a week after the last frost or when the soil temperature reaches an average of 65 degrees F, plant the seedlings in very rich soil 8-10' apart in rows 10-12' apart. Another option is to plant the seedlings in hills of two, 8-10' apart. To direct sow, plant Scallop Summer Yellow Bush squash seeds when the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F. Plant them 1/2" deep, 3-4' apart and thin to 8-10' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant squashes along with corn but avoid planting them with potatoes.
Growing: Since squash seedlings do not tolerate frost, provide protective coverings if the temperature drops below 65 degrees F. Keep the soil moist at all times, but avoid getting the leaves wet as this can cause diseases such as rot or mildew. When the vines begin to develop, a layer of mulch will help conserve moisture and control weeds; mulch also will keep the squashes clean and protect them from too much soil contact. Scallop Yellow Bush squashes have compact growth habits.
Harvesting: These squashes generally taste best when harvested at a diameter of 2-3". The vines produce abundantly throughout the summer; the squashes keep well in the refrigerator for about two weeks and freeze well.