The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Cucurbita pepo. Prolific patty pan with striking pale green fruits that mature to a creamy white. Bush habit of plants provide good coverage for dense clusters of scalloped edge fruits. Listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste as a distinctive food facing extinction. Excellent flavor profile when sautéed or stuffed and a beautiful addition to squash mixes for market or kitchen harvests. Introduced in 1914 by Charles N. Farr.
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | well drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0–7.5 | consistent watering; avoid getting foliage wet |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12-24” | 52 |
- Additional instructions: Needs heavily amended soil. Practice 3 year crop rotations among all Cucurbit family crops (cucumbers, melons and squash) for pest management. Encourage bees for best pollination, otherwise hand pollination is suggested.
- Harvesting instructions: Best quality fruit are harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity.
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: cucumber beetle, aphids, Squash Vine Borers
- Disease: Powdery mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Blight, and Angular Leaf Spot
Useful Resources
- https://www.highmowingseeds.com/organic-non-gmo-benning-sgt-summer-squash.html (seed source)
- https://www.rareseeds.com/ (seed source)
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/vegetable-planting-chart/
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/summer-squash/
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