White Scallop Squash Seeds - Fruit Plant

Scallop squash seeds produce compact, bush-type plants that yield round, scalloped fruits during the warm growing season. The white scallop squash variety is commonly grown as a summer squash and adapts well to home gardens, raised beds, and larger containers. Plants perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and warm temperatures.

Features

• Bush-type summer squash with compact growth

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Performs well in warm weather and sunny locations

• Adaptable to fertile, well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

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

• Seed type / variety: White

• 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; even moisture throughout growth

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

• Plant spacing: 24–36 inches apart