Green Scallop Squash Seeds - Fruit Plant

Scallop squash seeds grow into compact, bush-type plants that produce round, scalloped fruits throughout the warm growing season. The green scallop squash variety is cultivated as a summer squash and is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, and larger containers. Plants develop quickly in warm weather and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

Features

• Bush-type summer squash with compact plant habit

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers

• Thrives in warm temperatures and sunny conditions

• Adapts well to fertile, well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

• Common name (US): Scallop Squash, Patty Pan Squash

• Seed type / variety: Green

• Growth habit: Bush-type annual

• USDA hardiness zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3–6: May to June

  • Zones 7–10: April to May

• Germination time and conditions: 7–10 days; soil temperature 70–90°F, evenly moist

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained loam

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during growth

• Mature plant size: 18–30 inches tall, 36–48 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 24–36 inches apart