Cucurbitaceae · Cucurbita pepo
This variety was first cultivated in Germany.
Also known as: Patty Pan Squash
Cost per seed: $0.15
An heirloom patty pan or custard squash originally from Gatersleben, Germany, and suited to cool climates. Compact bushes are highly productive over a long period if fruit is harvested regularly. The fruit is lemon yellow maturing to orange with a flattened top that's been compared to a beret or even a 'muffin top'. The tender flesh has a sweet flavour, best when fruit is harvested young (no more than 10cm across). Suitable to eat raw, roasted, grilled or sauteed. Suited to small gardens; can be grown in a large container.
Container Growing. To reduce the risk of disease: do not overhead water. Susceptible to mildew.
Common Problems: Aphids, Fruit not setting, Possums, Birds, Powdery mildew
Fruit is ready to harvest when the skin is glossy and the fruit is large enough to eat. Harvest fruit when tender and young as older fruit can become unpalatable. Harvest fruit by cutting it from the vine or bush, leaving a small amount of stem attached. For short term storage, harvested fruit can be kept in the fridge. For long term storage, fruit can be frozen, canned or pickled.
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