Patty pans, Scallops, Summer squash

These squashes are also known as patty pan or summer squash. The common varieties have the characteristic flattened shape and are light green in colour (ie ‘Bennings Green Tint’). The variety ‘Scallopini’ is a scallop type that has a dark green zucchini color. ‘Sunburst’ has a bright yellow color with a green blossom end and is frequently sold as a miniature. The variety ‘White Ruffles’ has a white-green color. The seed companies are developing scallop types that are longer rather than flattened and these novel types should soon be available.