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Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash is an oblong, football-shaped squash with fruit around 3-5 lb. Ready from roughly day 88. Germination takes 7-14 days. Space 36-48 inches between plants apart at pH 6.0-6.8. Full sun (6+ hours).

Squash
88days to harvest
7-14days to germinate
Z3–11USDA zones
Easy to Moderatedifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH
6.0-6.8
Spacing
36-48 inches between plants
Height
1-3 feet
Season
Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Pale yellow to golden when ripe
Size
3-5 lb.
Shape
Oblong, football-shaped
Flavour
Mild, slightly sweet, neutral flavor that takes on other flavors well

In the kitchen

Pasta substitute, casseroles, stir-fries, with marinara sauce, in salads, as noodle replacement

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers
Diseases
Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, squash mosaic virus
Resistance
Good disease resistance when grown in proper conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
2——June – AugustOctober – September
3——June – JulySeptember – October
4——June – JulySeptember – October
5——May – JuneSeptember – October
6——May – JuneAugust – October
7——April – JuneAugust – September
8——April – MayJuly – September
9——March – AprilJune – August
10——February – AprilJune – July
11——January – MarchMay – June
12——January – MarchMay – June
13——January – MarchMay – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels aphids
MarigoldsDeters squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and nematodes with strong scent
RadishesRepels squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, breaks up soil
BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding squash plants
CornProvides natural trellis support and shares similar growing conditions
CatnipRepels squash bugs, aphids, and cucumber beetles effectively
DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control squash pests
SunflowersAttracts pollinators essential for squash fruit development

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for space and nutrients, may harbor similar fungal diseases
FennelInhibits growth of squash through allelopathic compounds
MelonsAttract same pests like cucumber beetles and compete for growing space

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
31
Protein (g)
0.64
Fat (g)
0.57
Carbohydrate (g)
6.91
Fibre (g)
1.5
Sugars (g)
2.76
Vitamin A (µg)
6
Vitamin C (mg)
2.1
Vitamin E (mg)
0.13
Vitamin K (µg)
0.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.101
Folate (µg)
12
Calcium (mg)
23
Iron (mg)
0.31
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
12
Potassium (mg)
108
Zinc (mg)
0.19
Selenium (µg)
0.3
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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