Pattypan Squash Disco

Pattypan Squash Disco: variety and characteristics

Pattypan Squash Disco is an annual vegetable of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This is a mid-early, high-yielding, bush-type variety.

The young squashes are green and smooth.

They resemble a disc with a diameter of 17-23 cm. and a weight of up to 350 g.

The colour is white and it has a pleasant taste.

For canning purposes, young fruits aged 3-5 days with a diameter of 6-8 cm should be harvested. (more frequent picking stimulates the formation of new fruits).

The pumpkin is the symbol of the autumn garden — for roasting, pies, soups, purées and long winter storage. Besides edible ones, there are also ornamental varieties for decoration.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 97%
• Seeds per packet: 20–28 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: May and June
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Pattypan Squash Disco

Pattypan Squash Disco seeds are sown in April. The crop is harvested in May and June. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Pattypan Squash Disco

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 3–4 cm
• Spacing: 1–2 m
• Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Plant in the growing site once all danger of frost has passed. Plant at a distance of at least 60 cm. Continue to water if the weather is dry after planting. Harvest July, August. Squash of this type is most tender when unripe and is a good source of magnesium, niacin and vitamins A and C. It is low in calories and contains no fat.

Sow directly into warm soil (above 15 °C) at 2–3 seeds per hill, or plant transplants at 3–4 weeks. The pumpkin likes rich, fertilised soil and generous watering when the fruit sets.

Harvest and use

Harvest when the stalk dries and the skin cannot be dented by a fingernail. Leave pumpkins in the sun for 1–2 weeks to “cure” before storing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Pattypan Squash Disco be sown?

The recommended sowing month is April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 20–28 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 97%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How long does a pumpkin keep?

Well-ripened pumpkins with the whole stalk keep for 3–6 months in a dry, cool place (10–15 °C).

When is pumpkin sown?

Directly outdoors after the last frosts — late April and May; for an earlier harvest, transplants from early April.