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Patty Pan Squash
  
California, Texas, Arizona
 
July through September
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Patty Pan Squash are a light green to almost pale white
green squash that are round and in the shape of a flying
saucer. They are picked when immature, and can be from 1 inch
in diameter on up to 3 inches in diameter. They are a favorite
baby vegetable, and can be sometimes found with the squash
blossom still intact. The Sunburst is a yellow variety,
that is a deep butter yellow. This type of squash is loaded
with Vitamin C, and is very low in calories, 25 calories to a
cup. They are also an excellent source of vitamin A, and are
low in sodium and have good quantities of folic
acid.
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