Organic 'Patisson Panache Yellow and Green' Summer Squash
Organic 'Patisson Panache Yellow and Green' summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the seed company Gaia, an early, productive and vibrant heirloom variety
The Yellow and Green Panache Pattypan is a highly decorative heirloom variety, known for its small, white, flower-shaped squash adorned with green stripes that give it a unique charm. The bushy, vigorous plants produce abundantly and very early , providing a continuous harvest throughout the summer. Harvested young, this pattypan can be cooked like a summer squash: its tender, sweet flesh is delicious sautéed, grilled, stuffed, or even sliced raw in salads. A reliable, productive variety, perfect for adding color and texture to the vegetable garden.
Companion plants : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano
Nefarious plants : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper
Spread/Habit : Compact, productive clump
Plant height : 45 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 20 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Very early, high yield, decorative bi-colored fruits, ideal as a summer squash when young
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Tender, soft, slightly sweet
Cold tolerance : Not tolerant
Resistant to deer (undocumented → left blank)
Farming method
Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for a maximum of 24 hours , then scarify to improve germination.
Start sowing indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors in late May–early June , when the soil temperature reaches 25°C .
Sowing depth: 2.5 cm (1″) .
Space the plants 45 to 60 cm apart, with 60 to 90 cm between rows.
Place in full sun (level 3) and water regularly but moderately (level 2).
Germination in 7 to 10 days between 21 and 35 °C (optimal 27–35 °C).
Maturity: 55–60 days , very early variety.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest young, when the fruits are small and tender , for optimal taste.
For ripe fruit (if left to age):
• hard skin resistant to nail
• rich and uniform color
• stain on the floor turning cream/orange
Leave 2″ of stem to prevent rot.
Store at 10–12 °C with 55–75% humidity .
Usage ideas
• For summer barbecues
• Sautéed squash with fresh herbs
• As stuffed pattypan squash
• In thinly sliced raw vegetables
• As edible decorations for colorful dishes
The yellow and green Panache Pattypan is an early, productive and superbly decorative squash, ideal for vegetable gardens looking for mild flavors and vibrant colors.
