'Spaghetti' squash
description
Squash 'Spaghetti' (Cucurbita pepo), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Spaghetti' squash is an original and tasty variety , prized for its unique flesh which, once cooked, comes off in strings reminiscent of spaghetti . Its mild and slightly sweet taste makes it a healthy alternative to traditional pasta , perfect for accompanying sauces, stir-fries and gratin dishes.
Very productive and easy to grow , it grows on vigorous, runner plants , providing an abundant harvest at the end of the season. Keeps well for several months after harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Runner, vigorous
Fruit weight : 1.5 to 3 kg
Color : Creamy yellow when ripe
Texture : Stringy flesh after cooking
Flavor : Mild and slightly sweet
Maturity : 85 to 100 days
Tolerance : Good storage after harvest
Use : Substitute for pasta, gratins, stir-fries
?? Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18°C
?? Sowing depth : 2.5 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 1 m between plants, 1.5 to 2 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without wetting the foliage to avoid diseases
?? Mulching recommended : Conserves moisture and limits weeds
Thanks to its easy cultivation and long storage life , 'Spaghetti' squash is an excellent option for nutritious and creative dishes all winter long .
Use and special features
?? A healthy alternative to pasta
Its flesh comes off in light and crunchy threads , perfect with sauces.
?? Easy to grow and very productive
Offers a bountiful harvest with long storage life .
?? Easy to cook
Bake, steam or boil , then scrape with a fork to reveal the vegetable “spaghetti.”
