Scallop Squash Seeds - Velvet Bennings
Scallop Squash Seeds - Velvet Bennings
Scallop Squash Seeds - Velvet Bennings
Scallop Squash Seeds - Velvet Bennings

Velvet Bennings Scallop Squash Seeds - Fruit Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Scallop squash seeds produce compact, bush-type plants that yield distinctive scalloped fruits throughout the warm growing season. The Velvet Bennings variety is traditionally grown as a summer squash and adapts well to home gardens with adequate sunlight and space. Plants perform best in warm climates and are commonly grown in garden beds or larger containers with fertile, well-drained soil.

Features

  • Bush-type summer squash with compact growth

  • Suitable for home gardens and raised beds

  • Performs well in warm, sunny conditions

  • Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils

Specifications

  • Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

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

  • Seed type / variety: Velvet Bennings

  • 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, consistently moist

  • Sunlight requirements: Full sun

  • Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained loam

  • Watering needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during growth

  • Mature plant size: 24–36 inches tall, 36–48 inches spread

  • Plant spacing: 24–36 inches apart