Attractive and healthy, Jerry.

I was wondering what a local garden center had near its front door. Usually, there is some miserable flowering plants in the brick planter suffering from rambunctious kids cavorting thru, people snuffing out their smokes or other misbehavior. The last 2 years, the display has been a vine. I'd thought, maybe, a pumpkin but I don't see anything of large size under the big leaves.

Might be your summer squash ... decorative outdoors and useful in the kitchen.

Steve

I've always called it patty pan. It's one of my favorites. It has all the delight of yellow squash but it is more firm. Perfectly suited for garlic and butter. Mmm...

I never thought of doing it in a container, but it's very nice. I might have to consider for next year. Thanks for sharing!

Patty Pan is correct.

Would a patty pan, by any other name still be as good? Apparently so, panni, patty, panni perhaps? No matter what you call it, it looks like a winner! I've never grown them myself, always opting for the long skinny types, but I may have to give it a go some time.

Well, Baker Creek goes all out with their name:

Patisson Golden Marbre Scallop Squash

I've grown the yellow patty-pan in the past too and I love it! I like the yellow squash better than the green, and I like the "flying saucer" ones better than the long ones. Not sure what the difference is--I think the patty-pan are "firmer" or something--don't tend to get "mushy" when I just saute them. Have only ever grown them in the ground, and they're usually covered in mildew by now! Yours look GREAT, Jerry!

Skybird

Hi Skybird,

I have had some leaves with powdery mildew. I was told that is just what happens, especially with the hot weaher and then more humid like we had. When I see a leaf geting pretty bad, I just yank it off and new ones grow!

Here is an update on a couple that were in the earlier pics:

A neighbor gave me some patty pan two days ago. Last night I made it for dinner. Cut it up and then steamed in the microwave with added garlic and butter. It was delicious! I am going to try and plant some next year. I had never tried it before. It was the flying saucer shape above.

Thats quite a mouthful, both the name from Baker Creek and the plate of (fried? Sauteed?) Squash. I'll take the latter, the folks in Missouri can keep their long name, it all eats thr same I'm sure ;).

I have had good luck with Baker seeds so far. Salt, pepper and just enough flour to brown and sauteed in light olive oil.

Oh, I didn't mean they were a bad company, just that your supper looked a lot better than trying to say that name. I have several squash in the crisper drawer, I'm going to try your recipe. I have never added the flower, does it make it crispier?

That looks really cool! Did you start the seed indoors or just put the seed in the planter?

Seeds directly in the pot you say? When? That plant did very well! I want to try.

Hi,

I think it was around May 1, later if anything. I just planted when it looked like it would not get too cold. The seeds in the pot came up more quickly than similar seeds in the ground. That is a big pot at least 10 gallons. I planted 6 seeds and thinned to two plants.

https://www.rareseeds.com/patisson-golden-marbre-scallop/

Jerry

Thanks, Jerry! I'm gonna try that:)

What direction does your house face?

Our house faces directly south. That is why my backyard plants are always 2-3 weeks behind the front.

Ah South facing = good. No wonder it grew like that. Well, I ordered the seeds. Now I will have to figure out where I have enough sun for it! But it just seemed like so much fun I couldn't resist.

The seeds arrived today. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to share some at the spring swap because I'm sure I won't need all 20.

I would be interested in a couple seeds. I'm always trying to feed my family squash and they complain of the mushy factor. These might be a bit better and they look cool in a pot.

I just planted my seeds tonight. Hope it wasn't too late. Cat, if you still want some seeds let me know and I will find a way to get them to you. I should be able to stick them in the mail if you message me your address or we can arrange some sort of easy exchange.

Hi folks,

I started some seeds April 20 and have some extra plants if someone wants to come to Broomfield.

Jerry

Hi Jerry,

I live in the area and would love a plant. I will msg you privately.

How do you know when to thin? I planted 6 seeds and 5 came up. Of those, I would say four are making good progress and one is behind. Do you thin now or wait a bit? (I'm a total squash growing novice) I can always thin to pots and give the others away. Just not sure how long one waits. Since the best looking ones seem to be clustered, would you suggest moving one so it's on the opposite side of the pot?

I read that you should wait until the plants have two pairs of true leaves, so it looks like mine are not ready for thinning yet.

I'm pretty excited!

popmama,

I'm no expert, but I thinned to two plants last year when they looked about that size. I think that you are just truing to be sure you have survivors.

I'm trying three plants in the same pot this year. I think my pot is about 22" at the top, but I'll measure tomorrow.

Jerry

Haha...well you are now the expert on patty pan in container! The pot I have them in is 16". I think I will wait another week and then try to move one into a small pot to give to my mom.

I over-estimated - the top opening on my pot is 18". My plants are off to a fast start this year because I started seeds indoors on 4/20.

BTW, the only way i could avoid wilting last year was to lightly water frequently. I completely re-engineered my drip system this spring and the two front porch pots now have their own zone watering 4 times a day 2 minutes each cycle. My front garden is now not hostage to the pots, so I can water less often and more deeply.

They look great, Jerry. Yes yours are much more advanced than mine. I am filled with optimism though!