Vegetable Spaghetti Winter Squash
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3370101Growing on vigorous vines, the fruit are shaped like a cylinder, eight inches long, weighing about four pounds, and rind is hard, smooth and yellow in color. Although it is categorized as a winter squash, it does not store well and is generally eaten shortly after harvesting like summer squash. Each packet contains four grams, which is approximately 32 seeds.
Here in the Maritime Northwest, it is common to plant seeds in hills. The hills are created by mounding up the soil about four to six inches high, twenty-four inches across at the base and flattened on the top. This allows the soil to be better warmed by the sun and provides better protection from heavy rain.
Sow five to six seeds, one inch deep, in hills or rows. Spacing is dependent on plant type. Vining varieties should be spaced on six foot centers while bush-types at twenty-four to thirty inches apart. When seeds germinate, cut off all but the strongest three or four seedlings.
When laying out your garden, remember to consider the growing habits of the varieties that you are planting. Some bush-types are compact while some vining types require a tremendous amount of space. Harvest time will also vary by type.
Customer Reviews:
By Jim on September 17, 2020
I've grown these for a few years now and really like them. They're productive, and even though I don't love spaghetti squash as much as I do other varieties, these surprised me by keeping in normal storage conditions for over a year.
By Jesse Pagan on February 13, 2018
I direct sowed four mounds with four seeds each and every one sprouted. Some did fall prey to cucumber beetles (as did most of my cucurbits) but I replanted as necessary and they took off. Pretty good harvest considering the rough start. All fruits were free of blemishes and my family loved eating them. Will plant twice as many this year.
By Jason Keyser on August 25, 2017
Spaghetti squash is awesome. Planted right in ground, great amount produced, tastes awesome, and is much healthier than pasta. Growing again next year.
By Anne Holzinger on August 17, 2015
Direct sowed after frost. Great germination. Insects didn't seem to bother with it. Stellar performance. Produced loads of beautiful, tasty squash.
By rosemary kelley on January 3, 2014
I planted several winter squashes for the first time in my corn garden in 2013. I planted 3 mounds and they all germinated and did great. I mulched my garden. I got an excellent crop considering our slow season. I picked them when the vines died back and allowed them to cure for a few days before storing in my cold storage. I usually just steam them for 20min. and scrape out the insides. They have an excellent taste just as is and are a favorite of ours. Will grow again this year.
