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pattypan squash Pattypan Squash seeds

saved by PodHause · 2015-09-23

certified organic non-certified GMO-free heirloom

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Quantity

9 seeds

Year saved

Unknown

Plant before

2017

Days until maturity

60–70 days

Seed source

Unknown

Heirloom or hybrid

Heirloom

Will trade

nowhere (from Perth, Western Australia)

Notes

Squash, Button - Vert Et Blanc (Cucurbita pepo) Green & white French heirloom. Develops dark green stripes as it matures, however it is best eaten young when it is still light green. 60-70 days. Originating from central America. Plant in full sun, keep soil moist, water roots not leaves to prevent mildew. Likes rich well drained soil, though not heavily fertilized, add lime to obtain pH of 6.5. Keep moist. Can sow indoors 5 weeks before planting, take care not to damage roots. For seed saving it is best to grow only one variety within 2km. Sow after frost.

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Pattypan Squash

Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata

a variety of Cucurbita Pepo

  • 3 plantings
  • 5 harvests
  • An annual, living about 225 days
  • First harvest about 58 days after planting
  • Usually grown in semi-shade