Gelber Englischer Summer Squash is a bush-type patty pan squash that reaches harvest in just 60 days, making it one of the quickest summer squashes you can grow. Named for its English heritage, this compact variety produces the distinctive flat, scalloped fruits that patty pans are known for, with a sunny yellow color that brightens any summer garden. Direct sow after your last frost date when soil hits 70°F, space plants just 2 inches apart in rows 3 inches wide, and you'll have tender squash ready to pick in under two months.
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The scalloped, UFO-shaped fruits are instantly recognizable and strikingly beautiful on the vine, arriving in golden yellow that deepens as they mature. Its bush habit means it demands minimal space compared to vining squashes, yet delivers prolific harvests from a compact footprint. At 60 days to harvest, it's remarkably fast, letting you succession plant for continuous summer production without waiting until late August.
Summer squash meant for fresh harvest and immediate cooking. The tender, thin-skinned fruits are best used when young and smaller, ideal for sautéing whole, grilling with minimal preparation, or roasting. The distinctive shape and mild flavor make it a favorite for presentation in summer vegetable dishes where appearance matters as much as taste.
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Indoor seed starting is not recommended for this variety except in very short growing seasons. If you must start indoors, sow 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting in biodegradable pots (roots are sensitive to disturbance and can be planted directly into the ground with the pot), keeping soil at 70°F to 85°F.
If transplanting seedlings grown indoors, move them outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date when soil temperature reaches 70°F to 85°F. Handle carefully to avoid disturbing the root system, or use the biodegradable pot method for minimal transplant shock.
Direct sow outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date when soil temperature reaches 70°F to 85°F. This is the recommended method and produces the healthiest plants.
Pick fruits when they are young and tender, typically at 3 to 4 inches in diameter for best flavor and texture. The distinctive scalloped shape becomes fully visible once the fruit reaches usable size. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more flowers and fruits throughout the season, so check plants every few days during peak production.
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