Swap your pasta for a garden-grown twist!
Spaghetti squash is nature’s answer to comfort food, with golden skin and tender, noodle-like strands inside. Once baked, its flesh pulls apart into spaghetti-style ribbons that are perfect for soaking up sauces. It’s a fun, healthy, and satisfying way to bring your harvest straight to the dinner table.
Variety:Â Vegetable Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
Growth Habit: Vigorous vining, up to 10–15 feet
Height:Â Sprawling vines
Flavor Profile:Â Mild, nutty, and slightly sweet
Color:Â Pale yellow skin with golden interior
Planting Conditions:Â Full sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 80–100 days to maturity
Uses:Â Ideal for baking, roasting, and low-carb meals
Fun Fact:Â When cooked, the flesh naturally separates into spaghetti-like strands, just add your favorite sauce!
This squash is a favorite for anyone looking to lighten up their meals without sacrificing comfort. Roast it whole or halved, then fluff the inside with a fork to reveal golden “noodles” ready for marinara, pesto, or a drizzle of olive oil and herbs. It’s a wholesome, garden-fresh alternative to pasta that’s as fun to prepare as it is to eat.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing hills 3–4 feet apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 2–3 plants per hill once seedlings are established.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when the skin is hard and turns golden yellow. Cure for a week in a warm, dry spot to improve storage.
