A charming heirloom pattypan with sunny colour and big personality.
Brighten your summer garden with Juane et Verte Scallop Squash, a treasured French heirloom known for its vibrant yellow‑green bicolour fruits and classic scalloped pattypan shape. These compact, productive plants deliver tender, nutty‑flavoured squash perfect for grilling, sautéing, stuffing, and market displays. Beautiful, delicious, and prolific—this variety is a hardworking favourite for gardeners who love charm and yield.
Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
Soil temperature: ≥ 20–24 °C for germination
Sow depth: 1 in
Spacing: 24–36 in between plants; 4–6 ft between rows
Mature plant height: ~ 2–3 ft
Watering: Moderate—keep evenly moist, avoid soaking leaves
Fertilizer: Likes rich soil; amend with compost or balanced fertilizer
Days to maturity: 50–60 days
After frost danger passes and soil warms to ≥20 °C, sow seeds 1 in deep. Thin to 24–36 in spacing once seedlings are established.
Start 2–3 weeks early in biodegradable pots (squash dislike root disturbance). Transplant gently once conditions are warm and stable.
Pick fruits when they’re 2–4 in across for the most tender texture and sweetest flavour.
Choose a container ≥16–18 in deep (at least 30–40 L). Provide regular watering and rich soil to support fast growth.
These cheerful, compact plants pump out scalloped fruits all summer. Expect steady production, beautiful bicolour patties, and superb culinary versatility—perfect for gardeners who want both looks and flavour.
