Type
scallop squash
Summer Squash variety
Patty Pan Summer Squash
A group of scalloped summer squashes often sold in white, yellow, or green forms. They are best harvested small and have tender flesh.
Days to maturity
50 to 55
Best for
sauteing, stuffing small fruit
About Patty Pan
Pattypan, also called scallop squash, is a summer squash shaped like a small flying saucer with distinctive scalloped, ruffled edges. It comes in white, pale green, and yellow forms, and offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a firm texture that holds its shape when cooked. Plants are typically compact and bushy, and both heirloom and hybrid types are widely available.
Growing Patty Pan Summer Squash
Space bush plants roughly 2 to 3 feet apart in full sun and warm soil. Harvest the fruit small, around 2 to 3 inches across, for the most tender flesh, because larger fruit turn tough and seedy. Pick often and watch for powdery mildew and squash bugs throughout the season.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all summer squash, see the complete guide.
How to grow Summer SquashOther summer squash varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.