Pattypan Squash - Total Eclipse
Summer Squash
Pattypan Squash – Total Eclipse is a unique and delightful variety of summer squash known for its distinctive shape and amazing taste. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or adding to your favorite recipes, this squash offers a delicious flavor and vibrant color to your dishes. Its attractive appearance makes it a great choice for farm stands and markets.
Sun: Full sun.
Temperature: Warm to hot location.
Soil: Well-drained but moist, compost-rich, slightly acidic soil.
Harvest: squash and zucchini can be harvested at any size.
Recommendation: Use mulch to keep moisture, water regularly and evenly at the base not getting the leaves wet. make sure there is good airflow to reduce the chance of powdery mildew. The pattypan can be grown with tomato cage type of support or on ground. Remove bottom leaves as the plant grows to improve airflow and access to pollinators. Hand pollination will increase yield.
Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer like 4-4-4 amzn.to/4aZ6W9r starting 3 weeks after transplant. and as needed during the season.
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart