Pattypan Squash Okra

What Pattypan Squash Okra is

Pattypan Squash Okra is an annual vegetable of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Pattypan Squash Okra is a plant that grows in the form of a bush.

They are ideal for making winter preserves.

The colour of the squashes is a shade of green and they have a glossy skin.

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: 91%
• Seeds per packet: 17–23 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Pattypan Squash Okra

Pattypan Squash Okra seeds are sown in April. Harvest takes place in October. 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 Okra

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

Growing: sow the seeds directly in the soil from April to May. Grow the plants at a spacing of 80-100 cm x 80 cm. The fruits are ready for harvest from July to October. 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 Okra be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 17–23 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 91%. 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.