Scallop Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scallop squash is a warm-season, bush-type annual plant that develops a compact growth habit and produces flattened, round fruits. It thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant establishes quickly and produces continuously during the growing season when harvested regularly. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and open planting areas with consistent warmth and moisture.

Features

• Compact, bush-type plant with spreading growth
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Produces continuously with regular harvesting
• Adapts well to garden beds and raised beds
• Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata
• Common Name (US): Scallop Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: April to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 90 cm height, 90 to 120 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm apart