Squash Guide
Summer Squash Comparison Chart
Compare every summer squash we carry side by side, from classic and spineless zucchini to yellow straightnecks, crooknecks, scalloped pattypans and round squash for stuffing. Varieties are grouped by type and sorted by days to maturity. Tap any variety to see full details and order seed.
Zucchini
Long, straight fruits in dark green, striped, gray and gold. Spineless types make picking easier on the hands.
yellowStraightneck & Crookneck
Classic buttery yellow squash for sautéing and grilling. Pick at 4–6 inches for the most tender fruit.
pattypanPattypan & Scallop
Flying-saucer shapes in white, yellow and green. Firm texture holds up to roasting and stuffing.
roundRound Squash
Ball-shaped fruits sized for stuffing and baking whole. Pick at 2–4 inches across.
Zucchini
| Variety | Days | Fruit Color | Shape & Harvest Size | Plant Habit | Disease Resistance |
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| 43 | Dark green, striped | Long, slim · up to 12" | Bush | — |
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43 | Dark green, striped | Long, slim · up to 12" | Bush | — |
| 44 | Glossy dark green | Straight · 6–8" | Open, spineless | — |
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45 | Glossy dark green | Straight · 6–8" | Compact bush | — |
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45 | Glossy dark green | Straight · 6–8" | Compact bush | — |
| 45 | Gray-green | Tapered, Mexican type | Open, nearly spineless | — |
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| 47 | Glossy black-green | Straight · 7–8" | Open bush | PM |
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| 47 | Light green | Blocky, Lebanese type | Compact, self-fruiting | PM |
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| 50 | Dark green | Straight · 6–8" | Open, spineless | — |
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| 53 | Dark green, flecked | Long, straight | Open, spineless | — |
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| 54 | Golden yellow | Straight, medium | Bush | — |
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55 | Pale green, mottled | Slightly tapered | Bush | — |
| 55 | Green, striped | Straight · 7–8" | Bush, spineless | — |
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| 65 | Very dark green | Straight · 6–8" | Bush | — |
Yellow Straightneck & Crookneck
| Variety | Days | Fruit Color | Shape & Harvest Size | Plant Habit | Disease Resistance |
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| 40 | Bright yellow | Straightneck | Compact, open | WMV |
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| 41 | Lemon yellow | Crookneck · 4–6" | Bush | — |
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42 | Bright yellow | Straightneck · 5–6" | Compact bush | — |
| 50 | Pale yellow | Straightneck | Upright, vertical | — |
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| 55 | Gold, orange stripes | Slender · 7–8" | Bush | — |
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| 58 | Yellow | Crookneck · 6" | Bush | — |
Pick small, pick often
Days to maturity are counted from direct sowing to first harvest. Summer squash is most tender when small: zucchini and straightnecks at 6–8 inches, pattypans and round types at 2–4 inches. Check plants every day or two in peak season; missed fruits grow fast and slow down new production.
Pattypan & Scallop
| Variety | Days | Fruit Color | Shape & Harvest Size | Plant Habit | Disease Resistance |
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| 47 | Creamy white | Scalloped | Bush | — |
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| 50 | Pale green | Scalloped | Bush | — |
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50 | Glossy dark green | Scalloped, ribbed | Compact, open | — |
| 50 | Yellow, white & green | Scalloped | Bush | — |
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50 | Glossy yellow | Scalloped, ribbed | Compact, open | — |
| 50 | Bright yellow | Scalloped | Bush | — |
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| 53 | White, green rays | Scalloped | Compact bush | — |
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60 | Yellow | Scalloped, medium | Bush | — |
Round Squash
| Variety | Days | Fruit Color | Shape & Harvest Size | Plant Habit | Disease Resistance |
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| 45 | Green | Round | Bush | — |
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47 | Light green | Round | Bush | — |
| 48 | Light green, freckled | Round · 2–3" | Compact bush |
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| 48 | Yellow, freckled | Round · 2–3" | Compact bush |
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| 55 | Green, faint stripes | Round · 5–7" | Vining | — |
Disease Resistance Codes
Harvest sizes and plant habits are typical values from breeders and seed trials; results vary with growing conditions. Spineless and open-habit varieties are easier to pick. A dash (—) means no resistance is published for that variety.