Scallop Yellow Bush patty-pan squash plant with bright yellow scalloped fruit

How to Grow Scallop Yellow Bush Squash From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Scallop Yellow Bush is a bright, sunny-yellow patty-pan squash with the classic flat, round, scallop-edged flying-saucer shape. It grows on a compact, tidy bush that stays put instead of sprawling, so it fits smaller beds and even large containers. Plants start producing in about 50 days and keep going for weeks when you harvest regularly. Pick the fruit small and tender for the best flavor and a cheerful splash of color in the kitchen.

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This is the quick guide to Scallop Yellow Bush. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, sowing, feeding, and troubleshooting summer squash, see our complete guide to growing summer squash from seed.

Quick start

Direct-sow seeds about an inch deep in warm soil after your last frost, planting several per hill and thinning to two or three strong plants. Space hills 24 to 36 inches apart in full sun and keep the soil evenly moist. The bright yellow patty-pans are ready in about 50 days. Pick them young and small, around 2 to 3 inches across while the skin is still tender, and harvest every day or two to keep the plant producing.

Best tip

Scallop Yellow Bush is compact enough to grow in a big container or a small bed, which makes it a great pick if you are short on space. Wherever you plant it, harvest the little yellow saucers young and often, because they turn seedy and tough if left to grow large. In hot-summer regions, a second midsummer sowing keeps fresh plants coming as the first ones tire; in cool climates, wait for warm soil before sowing.

At a glance

Botanical nameCucurbita pepo

Plant typeWarm-season annual

USDA zones3 to 11 (grown as a warm-season annual)

SunFull sun (6 to 8+ hours)

Days to maturityAbout 50 days from sowing

Height18 to 24 inches (bush)

SpacingHills 24 to 36 inches apart

WaterAbout 1 inch a week; water at the base

Uses

Scallop Yellow Bush brings cheerful color to the plate. Slice and saute or grill it, roast the small ones whole, or stuff the larger cups with grains or cheese. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor and firm texture hold up well in skillet dishes and on the grill, and the tender skin means you never have to peel it.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Scallop Yellow Bush take to grow?

About 50 days from sowing to first harvest. It is a quick, productive bush variety that keeps producing bright yellow fruit for weeks when you pick often.

What does Scallop Yellow Bush squash look like?

It is a bright, sunny-yellow patty-pan squash with the classic flat, round, scallop-edged flying-saucer shape. It looks striking on the plate and is best picked small and tender.

Is Scallop Yellow Bush a bush or vining squash?

It is a compact bush type, so it stays tidy and does not sprawl like vining squash. That makes it a good choice for smaller beds and even large containers.

How do I cook yellow patty-pan squash?

Slice and saute or grill it, roast small ones whole, or stuff the larger cups. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor and firm texture hold up well and bring cheerful color to any dish.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.