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Cucurbita maxima 'Sphagetti'
Squash, Sphagetti
Easy to grow spaghetti squash. Split, bake and scrape out the strands of "spaghetti"
- Spaghetti squash producing noodle-like strands
- Mild flavor absorbs sauces well
- Harvest when rind turns firm yellow
- Excellent baked and shredded
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Attributes
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Sphagetti'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.