SPAGHETTI Winter Squash is a variety of squash that lives up to its name! Here are some details about this fascinating squash:
Weight: SPAGHETTI squash fruits can grow up to 10 inches long and weigh 4 to 8 pounds.
Color: Its skin is an attractive pale yellow.
Shape: The fruits have an oval shape similar to that of a melon.
Storage: The yellow skin of this squash is smooth and very hard, which allows the fruits to keep for months if stored properly.
Open-pollinated: SPAGHETTI squash seeds are open-pollinated, which means they are natural, untreated and non-GMO.
Location and Floor:
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Prepare the soil by adding compost or well-rotted manure.
Sowing:
You can sow seeds indoors in mid to late spring, just after the last frost.
Direct sow outdoors in soil enriched with organic matter in early summer.
Hardening:
Acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions for 2 to 3 weeks before planting them permanently.
Interview :
Water regularly, but avoid excess water.
Avoid stepping on the stems and leaves to avoid damaging the plant.
Harvest :
Harvest when the fruits are well developed and the skin is hard.
Store them in a cool, dry place to extend their shelf life.
