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Description/Taste
Baby Yellow patty pan squash is saucer shaped, reminiscent of that of a toy top. Its coloring, vibrant yellow with green tipped stem and blossom ends. Its flesh is crisp and succulent with a creamy white color and moist seed cavity. Its flavors are bright, peppery and somewhat grassy with a sweet finish. Younger summer squash is chosen over mature squash as their seeds are barely developed and the flesh has a higher moisture content than that of more mature squash. The skin of squash left on the vine for too long can become drier and thicker and its flavor can decline. The baby Yellow patty pan squash plant is edible in its entirety including the fruit, leaves and flowers (blossoms).
Seasons/Availability
Baby Yellow patty pan squash is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Current Facts
Baby Yellow patty pan squash is botanically part of Cucurbita pepo and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with other squashes, gourds and pumpkins. Baby patty pan squash is a zucchini type of squash or scalloped squash named for its unique shape and the petite size that it is harvested. Many "baby" type vegetables only grow to a specific small size, baby Yellow patty pan squash is harvested when immature specifically for its size and its delicate texture and flavor, if left on the vine to fully mature it will continue to grow to a larger size.
Nutritional Value
Baby Yellow patty pan squash, specifically in the skin, offers vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and magnesium. They are also known for their high water content and offer some dietary fiber.
Applications
Baby Yellow patty pan squash is a versatile squash, it is tender enough to be used raw but also is great for use in a variety of cooked applications. Add thin slices of raw squash to salads or sandwich in a panini or serve atop pizzas. Sliced thin or halved they can be sautƩed, braised or steamed. They also can be cooked, pureed and used as a thickener for soups and sauces. The unique size of this baby summer squash makes it ideal for use whole, roasted or skewered onto kebabs and grilled. Individual squashes can also be hollowed out, stuffed and baked. Its flavor marries well with acidic fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and citrus based sauces and dressings, with grilled meats and vegetables, shellfish, roasted chicken, fresh herbs such as oregano, basil and parsley and robust cheeses such as goat and Pecorino. To store, refrigerate unwashed squash in a plastic bag. As an immature squash it is delicate and perishable, for optimum flavor and texture, use within a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The real surge in popularity for baby vegetables in the commercial marketplace began in the 1980ās first with baby carrots then soon after with baby corn, baby salad greens and baby squashes. As chefs in restaurants and television cooking show hosts began using the baby sized vegetables the consumer demand from home chefs for them increased accordingly.
Geography/History
Members of the Cucurbita genus such as baby Yellow patty pan squash are of New World origin, their importance as a crop evolving during the pre-Colombia era in the Americas. The summer zucchini types however saw much of their development in Italy, generations after their introduction from the New World, which can attribute to zucchini's placement within Italy's culinary history. These zucchini types such as baby Yellow patty pan made their way back to the Americas in the 1920ās. Dubbed garden overachievers, summer squash varieties are considered easy to grow, thriving in full sun, warm weather and rich soil. Today the bulk of commercially sold baby squash is grown in South and Central America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Cafe Madeline | San Diego CA | 619-723-5845 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
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Near Bellingham, Washington, United StatesEverson, WA About 191 days ago, 7/18/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 212 days ago, 6/27/20 Sharer's comments : Sunburst Squash from beylik farms! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 215 days ago, 6/24/20 Sharer's comments : Beylik farms provides us with the freshest yellow summer squash! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 234 days ago, 6/05/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful patty pan squash from Beylik Farms! 
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John Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-313-6676 About 264 days ago, 5/06/20 Sharer's comments : Summer Squash is here, these beautiful yellow patty pans coming out of Her Produce. 
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Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 541 days ago, 8/03/19 
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Green String Farm
Near Petaluma, California, United States3571 Old Adobe Road Petaluma CA 94954 707-778-7500 About 552 days ago, 7/23/19 
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Near Napa, California, United States2046 Big Ranch Farms Road Napa CA 94558 707-812-3901 About 554 days ago, 7/21/19 
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Near San Francisco, California, United States3445 California Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-752-0179 About 563 days ago, 7/12/19 
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Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 About 575 days ago, 6/30/19 
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Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 582 days ago, 6/23/19 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 593 days ago, 6/12/19 
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Cuco
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 621 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Beylik Family Farms 
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John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 628 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce 
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Dawn Birch
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-750-7480 About 635 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Flora Bella Organics 
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Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 644 days ago, 4/22/19 Sharer's comments : Patty pan yellow š 
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Specialty
Near San Diego, California, United States619-295-3172 About 656 days ago, 4/10/19 Sharer's comments : Info@specialtyproduce.com 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 708 days ago, 2/17/19 Sharer's comments : Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. |
