Patty Pan Squash | Jaune et Verte
Jaune et Verte Patty Pan Squash – Unique Shape, Delicious Flavor
The Jaune et Verte Patty Pan Squash is a striking variety known for its tulip-shaped, light green fruits with dense, flavorful flesh. Perfect for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or sautéing, this unique squash offers both culinary versatility and ornamental appeal. As fruits mature, they develop cream and green stripes, making them as attractive as they are delicious. With a full plant habit, this variety produces earlier and higher yields than Benning’s Green Tint, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking productivity and beauty.
Why Grow Jaune et Verte Patty Pan Squash?
Distinctive tulip-shaped fruits with light green skin and dense, flavorful flesh
Perfect for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and baking
Matures to cream and green-striped fruits, suitable as ornamentals
High-yielding and early-maturing compared to similar varieties
Growing Information
Type: Patty pan summer squash, heirloom
Fruit Size: 2–4 inches across, maturing with cream and green stripes
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Days to Maturity: 50–55 days from transplant
Spacing: 24–36 inches apart with room for full plant spread
Soil Needs: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with consistent moisture
Support Required: None – bushy, full plant habit
Gardener’s Tips
Harvest young (2–3 inches) for tender, flavorful fruits ideal for cooking
Allow some fruits to mature for ornamental use or longer storage
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Pick frequently to encourage continuous production throughout the season
Experiment with stuffing, roasting, or slicing for summer dishes
Perfect For:
Gardeners seeking a high-yielding, early-maturing summer squash variety
Home cooks looking for versatile squash perfect for stuffing, grilling, and baking
Farmers’ market sellers offering unique, ornamental-quality produce
The Jaune et Verte Patty Pan Squash offers a perfect combination of culinary excellence and ornamental beauty, making it an essential addition to your garden. Grown with care at Arcadia Refuge Farm, this unique squash is ready to bring flavor, productivity, and charm to your harvest.
