Squash - Squash Custard White

Squash 'Patisson Custard White'

Latin name: Cucurbita pepo L.

'Patisson Custard White' is a decorative and productive variety of summer squash that produces flat, bowl-shaped white fruits with a mild, nutty flavor. The fruits are ideal for frying, grilling, gratins or pickling. They are best harvested when they are 7–12 cm in diameter to have a firm and juicy texture.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 2 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: 40–50 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Harvest the fruits small for the best flavor and texture.
• Plant in a warm and sheltered location for maximum growth.
• Regular harvesting stimulates continued fruiting.

Use: Perfect for grilling, frying, oven roasting and pickling.

'Patisson Custard White' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow squash variety that produces a bountiful harvest of delicate, white fruits - a unique addition to the garden and kitchen!