Quantity
About 10 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The 'Orange Mini' spaghetti squash brings a vibrant touch to the vegetable garden with its small, bright orange fruits that already announce the generous late summer harvests. Compact for a winter squash, it captivates with its sweet and refined taste, as well as its flesh that transforms into fine strands after cooking, reminiscent of pasta in a way that is both original and delicious. Low in calories and rich in provitamin A, it perfectly satisfies healthy cooking desires without sacrificing the pleasure of harvesting and cooking a vegetable with character. Its relatively contained habit makes it easy to integrate into family vegetable gardens, where it thrives in a warm, rich, and sunny location. Like many cucurbits, it attracts pollinators with its large, bright flowers, actively participating in garden life and fruit formation. Easy to grow when the soil is well-drained and watering is regular, it offers a rewarding crop for both beginners and experienced gardeners. At harvest, its brightly colored fruits quickly become stars in the kitchen, as beautiful on the table as they are useful on the plate. The 'Orange Mini' spaghetti squash thus combines originality, nutritional value, and garden charm in a productive and delightfully practical variety.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, warm and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest85 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBeetroot, borage, bean, marjoram, mint, corn, oregano, radish
Avoid planting withCabbage, potato, tomato
Noodles, side dish, main course, healthy cooking, pasta alternative
