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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Pattypan Squash |
| Scientific name | Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata |
| Family / Genus | Cucurbitaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cucurbit |
| Produce subcategory | Summer Squash |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4794 |
| PLU — organic | 94794 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_19077 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunburst | 32% | Bright yellow, early maturing, high-yielding, compact bush habit. Excellent flavor and texture, widely adapted. |
| Peter Pan | 24% | Light green to pale white, productive plants, good flavor. Known for consistent fruit shape and early harvest. |
| G-Star | 12% | Vibrant yellow, high-yielding, often noted for good disease resistance (e.g., powdery mildew). Uniform fruit size. |
| Scallopini | 9% | Dark green, firm texture, often described as having a slightly nutty or zucchini-like flavor. Good for grilling. |
| Early White Bush Scallop | 7% | Traditional white to pale green, open-pollinated variety. Known for its classic pattypan shape and mild flavor. Productive. |
| Yellow Scallop | 5% | Open-pollinated, bright yellow, traditional pattypan. Good for home gardens and specialty markets. Mild flavor. |
| Starship | 4% | Dark green, compact plant habit, good yield. Fruits are uniform and have good eating quality. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 uL/kg/h typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-odor-producing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable with growing interest in specialty produce and diverse culinary applications
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Sunburst | 45% |
| Peter Pan | 30% |
| G-Star | 15% |
| Other Green/Yellow | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 1/2 Bushel Carton (approx. 20 lbs)
- 10 lb Carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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