Scallop Squash, Patty Pan Squash, Summer Squash
Cucurbitapepo 'Sunburst'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh)
Cultivar: Sunburst

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed