Description
Also called gold string melon, spaghetti squash is unique among winter squashes; when cooked, the flesh falls away from the shell in strands like spaghetti, and retains a tender, yet al dente, texture. Savory flavor that is delicious, and low calorie, with a simple bit of butter and salt. Each plant can yield 5 to 7 squash.
Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Spaghetti Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)
Native: United States and Northern Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 8’–12′ vines
Variety Info: 8″–12″ long, 4″–5″ diameter, pale yellow, cylindrical shape. Flesh is pale yellow, and falls away from the shell in spaghetti-like strands.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
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