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- Days to maturity
- 60–68 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Scallop, sold in full as Golden Bush Scallop, is an old American heirloom pattypan grown on a compact, non-vining bush. The fruit is a round, flat, golden-yellow disc with a scalloped rim and light green flesh, mild and slightly nutty when picked small. Harvest at 2 to 3 inches across for the thinnest skin and sweetest flavor, and pick every couple of days so the plant keeps setting fruit; large ones turn tough and seedy. Direct sow after frost once the ground is at least 65 F, choosing a fertile, well-drained spot in full sun. The bush needs less room than trailing squash, though generous spacing helps airflow. A cheerful, productive old-timer for zones 3 to 11.
Golden Scallop traits
- American heirloom pattypan on a compact bush
- Round, flat, golden-yellow disc-shaped fruit with a scalloped edge
- Light green flesh, mild and slightly nutty when young
- Best picked at 2 to 3 inches across
- Non-vining habit suited to small gardens and raised beds
Good for
- Stuffing and roasting
- Sauteing
- Small gardens
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Scallop this page | 60–68 days | Bush | — |
| Fordhook | 57 days | Bush | — |
| Casserta | 55–57 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Bush | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Scallopini | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Summer Crookneck | 55–60 days | Bush | — |
| Sungreen | 55 days | Bush | — |
Golden Scallop FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Golden Scallop?
Golden Scallop, sold in full as Golden Bush Scallop, is an old American heirloom pattypan grown on a compact, non-vining bush. The fruit is a round, flat, golden-yellow disc with a scalloped rim and light green flesh, mild and slightly nutty when picked small.
How many days to maturity is Golden Scallop?
Golden Scallop is listed at 60–68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Golden Scallop compare with other zucchini varieties?
Golden Scallop: 60–68 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Fordhook (57 days), Casserta (55–57 days), Golden Bush (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Scallop good for?
Golden Scallop is grown for stuffing and roasting, sauteing, small gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.