Flying Saucer Scalloped Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Flying Saucer'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

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Flying Saucer Scalloped Squash plant details

Flying Saucer Scalloped Squash is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Flying Saucer Scalloped Squash

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, disease-resistant, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Flying Saucer Scalloped Squash

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In a fun and attention getting move, a scalloped squash morphs into a UFO with fancy deeply scalloped edges and bright colors of yellow and green. Fortunately, it’s not all flash! ‘Flying Saucer’ is more disease resistant than the traditional kind, very prolific and tender with a sweet, nutty, yet savory flavor. Use young squashes sautéed, grilled or steamed (the strong colors are retained if not overcooked); the bigger ones hollow out easily for stuffing. The colors are temperature sensitive with less yellow in very hot weather. Plant in well amended garden soil and keep the plants evenly watered (mulch helps), but keep the leaves dry. Its habit is fairly compact with 5’ long vines.