A vibrant, high-yielding summer squash variety, Cucurbita pepo ‘Sunbeam’, commonly known as Sunbeam Patty Pan Squash, is prized for its bright yellow, scalloped fruit, tender flesh, and mild, nutty flavor. This heat-tolerant, disease-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing small, round, saucer-shaped squash that are perfect for roasting, sautéing, grilling, and stuffing.
Cucurbita pepo ‘Sunbeam’ (Sunbeam Patty Pan Squash)
Cucurbita pepo ‘Sunbeam’
Sunbeam Patty Pan Squash
A vibrant, high-yielding summer squash variety, Cucurbita pepo ‘Sunbeam’, commonly known as Sunbeam Patty Pan Squash, is prized for its bright yellow, scalloped fruit, tender flesh, and mild, nutty flavor. This heat-tolerant, disease-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing small, round, saucer-shaped squash that are perfect for roasting, sautéing, grilling, and stuffing.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Spread | 3-4 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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