Vegetable Spaghetti Squash

Vegetable Spaghetti Squash

Discover the fascinating Vegetable Spaghetti Squash (*Cucurbita pepo*), an open-pollinated winter squash variety that yields fruits with a unique, spaghetti-like interior. The pale yellow, oval fruits can grow up to 25cm (10 inches) in length and are produced on long, productive vines.

These remarkable squash store well, providing delicious and healthy meals throughout the winter months.

A Natural and Fun Pasta Alternative

To enjoy Vegetable Spaghetti Squash, simply boil or bake the whole fruit until tender, then slice it lengthwise. The fibrous interior can then be easily forked out, creating strands that look and feel remarkably like cooked spaghetti. Serve it simply seasoned or topped with your favorite pasta sauce for a nutritious and plant-based alternative to traditional pasta.

The smooth and very hard yellow rind ensures good storage potential.

Long-Season Growing for Winter Enjoyment

Plant your Vegetable Spaghetti Squash seeds in a warm, sunny location. Direct sow or transplant in late May or early June once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May, ensuring they are in the ground no later than June 15th.

These vigorous vines require ample space, so provide at least 90-120cm (36-48 inches) between plants in rows 120-180cm (48-72 inches) apart. With a maturity of around 100 days from transplant, this squash will be ready for harvest in the fall.

To improve storage, wipe down mature fruits with a diluted bleach solution (1 part bleach to 10 parts water) if the skin is intact. Store in a cool (10-15ºC or 50-60ºF), low humidity environment with good air circulation for months of enjoyment.

• Open-Pollinated Variety (*Cucurbita pepo*)
• Pale Yellow, Oval Fruits
• Grows to Approximately 25cm (10 Inches) Long
• Interior Resembles Cooked Spaghetti
• Keeps Well for Meals Through Winter
• Long, Productive Vines
• Smooth and Hard Yellow Rind
• Matures in Approximately 100 Days (from transplant)
• Requires Full Sun
• Not Winter Hardy

Order your Vegetable Spaghetti Squash seeds today and look forward to a unique and delicious harvest that will last you through the winter!