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'Flying Saucer' Squash - Summer |
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Patti pan/Scallop
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Hybrid. Patti pan/scallop type. Star-shaped, multi-colored fruit. Can be harvested for baby squash. High nighttime temperatures can turn yellow and cream colors green.
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50
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| Seed Sources: |
Henry Field's Seed and Nursery Co. - updated in 2013
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (3.4 Stars)
Taste: (3.8 Stars)
Yield: (2.6 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.4 Stars) |
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| Reviews |
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Number of Reviews: 5
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 07/03/2011 by
Henbogle
- An experienced gardener
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Sagadahoc, Maine, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| These squash are not as prolific as other summer squash, but the flavor is superior, sweet and nutty. They need to be picked when small for best results, as the skin toughens as they increase in size. The interesting shape makes it great for kids. |
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Reviewed on 06/07/2010 by
MustafaMc
- An experienced gardener
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Washington, Mississippi, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The fruit is beautiful, but leaves a thick residue on your hands when slicing that dries like glue. |
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Reviewed on 10/05/2009 by
MarioC
- An experienced gardener
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Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Insipid, small, and watery. Grown two seasons in different locations both with excellent soil and balanced pH, and squash performed poorly. |
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Reviewed on 03/14/2008 by
Dorinda
- An experienced gardener
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Ravalli, Montana, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| For a small gardener interested in taste, this squash is wonderful: nutty and full of flavor - far more flavor than other summer squash. Well worth the short wait, and slightly less yield. Grown very successfully in Western Montana for past four years. Very, very pretty and interesting squash. |
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Reviewed on 05/12/2006 by
farmerdill
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is more of a novelty than a production type squash. For me, it is not competitive with other bush scallops including the open pollinated, white bush scallop. Far inferior to Sunburst. It is a great conversation piece tho. |
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