Pattypan Squash Polo

What Pattypan Squash Polo is

Pattypan Squash Polo (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). A wonderful early-ripening hybrid variety. The plant is bushy and compact.

The squashes weigh 300 - 400 g. The colour at first is light green or white; as they grow, the fruits become lighter.

The flavour is excellent and it is used for home cooking and canning.

The young fruits are rich in ascorbic acid.

It is distinguished by high productivity and resistance to downy mildew.

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: 96%
• Seeds per packet: 20–28 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: May and June
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Pattypan Squash Polo

Pattypan Squash Polo 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 Polo

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

Planting scheme - 70 x 70 cm. Harvest: July–September 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 Polo 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 96%. 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.