Cucurbita pepo var. fastigata
Spaghetti squash
Common names: Spaghetti pumpkin
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Description
The spaghetti squash is a culinary curiosity: when cooked, its flesh disintegrates into long, spaghetti‑like strands that can be served like pasta with sauce. The elongated yellow fruits have a mild flavor and provide a low‑carbohydrate alternative to pasta.
Care instructions
Start indoors in April, then transplant after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) to a sunny spot with nutrient‑rich soil and ample trellising space. Water regularly at the root zone and mulch to prevent drying. Harvest when the shell is uniformly yellow and hard and the stem begins to dry out; allow the fruits to ripen for one to two weeks before storage.
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