Description

Scallop Golden Bush squash is a vibrant Patty Pan-type summer squash known for its bright golden-yellow, scalloped fruits and tender, buttery flavor. Its distinctive flying-saucer shape adds visual interest to the garden while delivering excellent culinary versatility, perfect for roasting, sautéing, grilling, and stuffing.

This compact bush variety produces abundant yields of uniform fruits throughout the season. Best harvested young and tender, Scallop Golden Bush Squash offers a delicate texture and mild, slightly nutty flavor that improves with frequent picking.

• Type: Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Plant habit: Bush type
• Days to harvest: 50–55 days

Summer squash thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and warm growing conditions. Sow seeds directly and thin to the strongest plants. Water regularly and mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds. Harvest frequently when fruits are 2–4 inches across to encourage continuous production and best eating quality.

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