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When to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash

Early white scallop squash produces very tasty and tender fruits. It is best to harvest the fruits of this squash when they are between 4″ and 6″ (10 and 15 cm) in diameter. Early white scallop squash is low in calories and rich in vitamin A. Learn all about when to harvest early white scallop squash in this article.

Early white scallop squash has a creamy texture and is very tasty for preparing a variety of dishes. This variety of squash is also quite resistant to most insects. Early white scallop squash variety is quite prolific, so you will get a lot of early white squash easily.

Although at first glance the early white scallop squash looks like a type of winter squash it is not, this variety of squash belongs to the summer squash. Continue reading to find out when to harvest early white scallop squash correctly.

When to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash

When to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash? Early white scallop squash will be ready to harvest 50 to 55 days after planting. Not only should you count the number of days it takes for the early white scallop squash to mature, but it is also important to note the size and skin of the early white scallop squash.

Also, to know when to harvest early white scallop squash, you can look at the size of the early white scallop squash. Normally, early white scallop squash is 4″ to 6″ (10 and 15 cm) in diameter. Observe squash daily after 45 days after planting early white scallop squash to observe growth.

Each early white scallop squash will weigh a maximum of 1 pound (450 grams). Considering the days to maturity and the size of your early white scallop squash, you will know when is the best time to harvest early white scallop squash.

when to harvest early white scallop squash
When to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash? Approximately 55 days after planting, early white scallop squash will be ready to harvest.

How to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash

How to Harvest Early White Scallop Squash? Harvesting early white scallop squash is very easy, you will only need pruning shears or a sharp knife. Disinfect your tools with alcohol before harvesting the squash.

Note that not all early white scallop squash will be ready to be harvested at the same time, only select mature squash. Cut the squash, leaving 1” to 2” (2.5 to 5 cm) of stem on the early white scallop squash.

Always make sure your tools have an excellent cutting edge and are disinfected to make a perfect cut and not damage the vine. Since not all squash will be ripe at the same time, you will need the vine to survive as long as possible.

Be sure to harvest all early white scallop squash before frost begins. If frost is about to start, protect your squash or harvest them because frost will damage the squash.

Seed Needs, Early White Scallop Squash Seeds - 30 Heirloom Seeds for Planting Cucurbita pepo - Edible Summer Squash to Grow an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack)
  • Fruits - Early White Scallop Summer Squash will produce 3 inch wide fruits. They resemble small flying saucers with a white-green outer skin and a white flesh.
  • Growth - The plants will grow to a mature height of roughly 24 inches tall, producing 3 to 4 foot wide vines that grow much like a bush. (These do not form like the usual Cucurbita vines and you can sow right in the garden.)
  • Harvest - Early White Scallop is a high yielding variety that can be ready for harvesting in as little as 45 to 50 days. Pick the fruits by leaving 1 inch of stem to prevent rot.

How to Store Early White Scallop Squash

How to Store Early White Scallop Squash? Summer squash should not be cured like winter squash for storage. To properly store early white scallop squash, store it dry and unwashed in a perforated plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. You can also use a paper bag with one end open.

Summer squash cannot be stored as long as winter squash because they have softer skin. According to the University of Washington, summer squash should be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

how to store early white scallop squash
Early white scallop squash can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Final Conclusions

As you have learned, the early white scallop squash develops quite fast compared to other squash varieties. These squashes are very tasty and rich in vitamins A, B, and C.

I hope you find this article on when to harvest early white scallop squash useful and have an excellent harvest. I recommend our articles about when to harvest buttercup squash and when is acorn squash ready to harvest.

About Henry Morgan

Henry Morgan is an agronomist horticulture founder of The Garden Style Company and The Garden Style Website. He previously worked for Mondelēz International as an Agronomist Engineer specializing in agricultural products management in highly populated areas. In 2000, Henry started working with farmer-producers in agricultural businesses selling wholesale fresh produce and retail plants in Van Buren, Arkansas. Nowadays, Henry lives in California, where he offers expert consulting services for organic vegetable gardening. As a science writer working with his wife, Julia, Henry shares his passion for gardening and farming, trying to reach and teach as many folks as possible.

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