Grow a unique and delicious heirloom vegetable with White Bush Scallop Squash Seeds. This classic summer squash variety produces beautiful, white, scallop-edged fruits with a tender texture and mild, buttery flavor.
Also known as Pattypan Squash, White Bush Scallop Squash is a compact, bush-type plant that is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and smaller growing spaces. Harvest the young fruits for the best flavor and enjoy them grilled, roasted, sautéed, stuffed, or added to fresh summer dishes.
A favorite among gardeners for generations, this productive heirloom squash offers beautiful harvests, easy growing, and excellent culinary versatility.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
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Common Name: White Bush Scallop Squash / Pattypan Squash
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Plant Type: Annual Summer Squash
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Fruit Color: Creamy White
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Fruit Shape: Flat, Round with Scalloped Edges
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Growth Habit: Compact Bush Plant
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
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Harvest Season: Summer
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Uses: Grilling, roasting, sautéing, stuffing, fresh cooking
🌱 Why Grow White Bush Scallop Squash Seeds?
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Unique Heirloom Variety: Produces beautiful white scalloped fruits rarely found in stores.
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Delicious Flavor: Tender, mild squash perfect for many recipes.
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Compact Growth: Great for smaller gardens, raised beds, and containers.
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Productive Harvest: Produces plenty of squash throughout the season.
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Easy to Grow: A rewarding choice for beginner and experienced gardeners.
🌿 Growing Tips
- Direct sow outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed.
- Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in rich, well-draining soil.
- Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow healthy growth.
- Provide full sun and consistent watering during fruit development.
- Harvest young fruits when they are 3–5 inches wide for the best tenderness and flavor.
- Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Germination: Approximately 5–10 days under ideal conditions.
Days to Harvest: Around 50–60 days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is White Bush Scallop Squash?
White Bush Scallop Squash is a heirloom pattypan squash variety known for its flat, scalloped white fruits and tender flavor.
Can I grow White Bush Scallop Squash in containers?
Yes! Its compact bush growth makes it suitable for large containers and raised beds.
When should I harvest White Bush Scallop Squash?
Harvest when fruits are young, around 3–5 inches wide, for the most tender texture and best flavor.
How long does it take to grow?
Plants typically produce harvestable squash in about 50–60 days after planting.
Where to Buy White Bush Scallop Squash Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh White Bush Scallop Squash Seeds with fast U.S. shipping. Grow this beautiful heirloom summer squash variety and enjoy fresh, homegrown harvests all season.