vegetable variety in zone 8a
Patty Pan summer squash in zone 8a
Patty Pan · Cucurbita pepo
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Days to harvest
- 45 to 60
The verdict
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About Patty Pan
Sweet, tender, mild; flying-saucer-shaped white or yellow squash. Stuffed, halved on the grill, fresh. Productive, picks small (2-3 inch) for best texture.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Patty Pan in adjacent zones
Other summer squash varieties for zone 8a
- Black Beauty Zucchini
Mild, tender, classic dark green zucchini; the home-garden standard. Sauteing, grilling, breads, pasta. Herita…
- Costata Romanesco
Nutty, dense, exceptional flavor for a summer squash; Italian heirloom with deeply ribbed pale-green fruit. Sl…
- Yellow Crookneck
Mild, buttery, slightly sweet; bright yellow curved-neck heritage Southern squash. Sauteing, casseroles, fritt…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Patty Pan summer squash grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Patty Pan is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
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Image: "Cucurbita pepo Vilarromaris Oroso Galiza 2", by Lmbuga, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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