Organic 'Spaghetti' Squash

Latin name Cucurbita pepo
Quantity per packet About 25 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita pepo
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 25 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0094
Product
description

Organic 'Spaghetti' squash is an amazing variety of Cucurbita pepo that turns every harvest into a culinary discovery, as its cooked flesh separates into long strands resembling pasta. In the vegetable garden, it charms with its vigorous growth, trailing habit, and ability to produce generously with good sunlight. Its elongated oval fruits, initially pale then amber when ripe, bring a bright and original presence among the dense foliage of late summer. Its large, bright yellow flowers attract pollinators and contribute to the vitality of the garden, supporting biodiversity while promoting good fruit set. Easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil, this squash is suitable for both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts who enjoy harvesting vegetables that are both useful and intriguing. Its firm, sweet, and slightly nutty flesh, with delicate hazelnut nuances, opens the door to a host of light and creative recipes. Harvested at full maturity, it keeps for a long time, extending the pleasures of the garden well beyond autumn. Productive, decorative, and decidedly original, 'Spaghetti' squash deserves its place in any food garden seeking diversity and flavor.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Germination temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Cooking, vegetable pasta, gratins, side dishes
Bloom period
July to August
Harvest
90 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Spread1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting with
Potatoes
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