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Green Lightning Hybrid Pattypan Squash
$4.50
Packet - 12 to 15 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity50 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24–36 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Green Lightning Hybrid Pattypan Squash
‘Green Lightning’ is an award-winning hybrid pattypan squash and 2025 All-America Selections Winner prized for its early maturity, productivity, and striking appearance. Glossy dark green fruits feature lighter green mottling and pale stripes for a distinctive ornamental-quality harvest.
Start ‘Green Lightning’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. Compact, bushy plants are well suited to smaller gardens and are noted for resistance to common squash viruses.
Ready to harvest in about 50 days, pick fruits regularly while they remain tender and flavorful.
Tender, productive, and eye-catching, ‘Green Lightning’ is excellent for grilling, sautéing, roasting, baking, everyday cooking, market displays, and ornamental edible plantings.
- Days to Maturity: 45–50 Days
- Sow Method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors
- Sowing Depth: 1 Inch
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Height: 18–24 Inches (Bush Habit)
- Fruit Color: Dark Green with Light Mottling & Pale Stripes
- Fruit Size: 3–5 Inches. 1-2 Lbs
- Fruit Type: Patty-Pan
- Growth Habit: Compact Bush
- Special Features: 2025 AAS Winner, High Yielding, Early Maturing, Disease Resistant
- Hardiness Zones: Zones 6–10
- Best Uses: Grilling, Sautéing, Roasting, Baking, Market Display
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How to start
Direct Sow or Start Indoors
Sowing depth
1 Inch
Plant height
18–24 Inches (Bush Habit)
Botanical name
Cucurbita spp.
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24–36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Green Lightning Hybrid Pattypan Squash$4.50 · Packet - 12 to 15 Seeds
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What Gardeners Are Saying
Customer Reviews
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Disappointed that there were no stripes but tastes goid
D
These are fast growing and prolific producers. We are picking and eating them three days a week and they are delicious! Very easy to grow and disease resistant
M
Wow. I had a totally different experience than Heather. My plants took off and grew like crazy and gave me a ton of fruit. i am literally taking the extra down to my local nursery for them to sell. They are sweet and a little firmer than your regular squash. With a nice squash taste. My sister liked them so much that she made me put in 2 more hills. My mom said this is the only one she will ever eat again. I will definitely be growing these from now on. As for pests: I put 1 tbs. of regular Dawn dish soap in a gallon of water and spray them little buggers until they stop moving. Works every time. : )
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We are experienced gardeners and while the squash is pretty, and does mature quickly, it promptly died within a week of very minimal pest pressure. (Cucumber beetles) 30 feet of squash next to it are still thriving. The few squash we were able to harvest are bitter. The blossom end never fully closes over so the squash mold very fast too. I won't grow again.