Squash 'Sunny Delight' F1
description
Pattypan squash 'Sunny Delight' F1 (Cucurbita pepo), offered by the seed company WH Perron
The 'Sunny Delight' F1 pattypan squash is an early-maturing and highly productive annual variety, prized for its bright yellow , flattened, " voter's cap" -shaped fruits. Measuring 6 to 8 cm in diameter, they offer tender, flavorful, and delicate flesh, particularly delicious grilled, sautéed, or stuffed. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for growing in pots, containers, or small gardens , while ensuring abundant and consistent production. This variety is also distinguished by its good resistance to greenish discoloration , thus preserving its beautiful, vibrant yellow hue for longer.
Very quick to produce, 'Sunny Delight' allows for early and continuous harvests throughout the summer, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking yield, aesthetics and culinary versatility.
Latin name: Cucurbita pepo
Maturity: Annual
Type: Pattypan F1
Fruit type: Elector's cap
Fruit shape: Round, flat
Fruit length: 6 to 8 cm
Color: Bright yellow
Maturity after sowing: Approximately 42 days
Quantity per packet: Approximately 15 seeds
Formulation: Treated
Uses: Grilling, stir-fries, stuffing, summer cooking
Companion plants: Beetroot, borage, beans, marjoram, mint, corn, oregano, radish
Negative plants: Cabbage, potato, tomato
Farming method
The 'Sunny Delight' pattypan squash is a warm-season crop , requiring temperatures between 18 and 27°C . Sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden once the soil has warmed up. Sow each seed at a depth of approximately 2.5 cm , in mounds spaced 1.5 to 2 m apart, then thin to leave 2 to 3 strong plants per mound. It prefers full sun and warm, fertile, well-drained soil.
Growing tips
Abundant and regular watering is essential to maintain consistent moisture and promote continuous production. Incorporating organic matter into the soil and mulching after planting helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. In cooler regions, using cloches or tunnels protects young plants and accelerates growth.
Harvest
Harvest the fruits when the flower naturally detaches from the tip of the pattypan squash, at a young stage for the most tender flesh possible. Early, decorative, and flavorful , the 'Sunny Delight' F1 pattypan squash is an excellent choice for quick summer harvests, as beautiful in the garden as it is delicious on the plate.
