Spaghetti Squash 'Orange Mini'

Latin name Cucurbita pepo
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita pepo
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0065
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period3 to 4 weeks before the last frost indoors
Sowing depth2.5 cm (1 in)
Germination temperature21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, warm and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Noodles, side dish, main course, healthy cooking, pasta alternative
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
85 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm)
Spread1.5 to 2.5 m (5 to 8 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Beetroot, borage, bean, marjoram, mint, corn, oregano, radish
Avoid planting with
Cabbage, potato, tomato
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