Cucurbita pepo var. patissonina
Patisson
Common names: Bishop's hat, UFO pumpkin, Scallop pumpkin
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Description
The Patisson is a delicate summer pumpkin with a wavy UFO shape, resembling a small bishop's hat perched on the bed. When harvested young, the flesh tastes tender and nutty, similar to zucchini, and is well suited for stuffing or steaming. The plant grows bushy and bears fruit from July through October.
Care instructions
Start seedlings indoors in April on a windowsill, then transplant them outdoors after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) to a warm, sunny spot with plenty of compost. Water in the morning at the base of the plant, never over the leaves, and mulch the soil to prevent drying. Harvest the fruits when they are 5 to 8 cm in diameter; this keeps them tender and encourages the plant to produce more.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
Beans and peas enrich the soil with nitrogen, which cucurbits, as heavy feeders, can make good use of.
For example PeaPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar peaRed bean and 30 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
You should avoid planting potato and cucumber together because they share disease pathogens such as leaf and brown rot and stand in each other's way as strong feeders.
For example TomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberryChili and 8 more species in the catalogue
Source: basic crop-rotation rule
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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