Pattypan Squash - Wood's Prolific Bush

Pattypan Squash Wood’s Prolific Bush is a high-yielding and easy-to-grow variety of summer squash. This variety produces an abundance of small, flat, and scalloped squashes that are perfect for sautéing, frying, or baking. Its prolific nature ensures a steady supply throughout the growing season, making it an excellent addition to any garden.

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