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Spaghetti Squash

Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Overview
This excellent open-pollinated strain's flesh has the best noodle-like consistency in our trials. Slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Oblong in shape with ivory skin that changes to pale yellow at maturity. An excellent pasta alternative - bake or boil, fork out the flesh, and top the "spaghetti" with your favorite sauce. Short vines. Avg. weight: 3-5 lb.
Planting
Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, squash mosaic virus.