Y-star is a golden yellow patty pan squash that delivers summer harvests in just 50 days from seed. This F1 hybrid grows as a compact bush, making it well-suited to smaller garden spaces where you need reliable, productive plants. The distinctive scalloped, disc-shaped fruits are as fun to grow as they are to harvest, and Johnny's Selected Seeds offers this organic variety for gardeners seeking both speed and quality.
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Golden yellow patty pans arrive in just 50 days, arriving early enough to beat the season's end. The bush habit means you can tuck plants into tight spaces at 18-inch intervals, making this a smart choice for gardeners working with limited room. Johnny's recommends succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks if you want a continuous supply, and keeping fruit at 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit preserves quality for up to 2 weeks after harvest.
Patty pan squash works beautifully sliced and sautéed, roasted until the edges caramelize, or quartered and grilled whole. The tender flesh and mild flavor make it a natural for summer vegetable medleys, and the small to medium size means you harvest at peak tenderness when the skin still yields slightly to pressure.
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Sow seeds directly into the garden after soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant at the spacing recommended for the mature bush size.
Pick patty pans when they reach 3 to 4 inches across and the skin is still tender enough to pierce easily with a fingernail. Harvest regularly to encourage continued flowering and fruit set. Leaving mature fruits on the plant diverts energy away from new flowers, so don't let them linger. Cut or snap fruits from the vine carefully to avoid damaging the plant.
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