Cucurbita pepo 48–52 days. Green Lightning lives up to its name with vivid green stripes that streak across each 1–2 pound scalloped fruit, offering a look that’s almost too pretty to eat. To enjoy their tender texture, these darling little squash are best harvested when they reach up to 3 inches long and 5 inches wide. An AAS winner for good reason, this early-maturing patty pan delivers outstanding flavor and impressive productivity. Plants have a vigorous, mounded habit. Be sure to space them 36–48 inches apart to give them the room they need for their exceptional yield.