SQUASH Seeds, Spaghetti

Spaghetti (Cucurbita pepo 'Spaghetti') is a heirloom winter squash whose cooked flesh separates into tender, noodle-like strands. A popular low-carb pasta alternative that stores well.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo 'Spaghetti'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated winter squash
• Days to maturity: about 90 to 100 days
• Fruit size: about 8 to 14 inches, pale yellow
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: hills 3 to 4 feet apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch

Best for

• A low-carb, gluten-free pasta alternative
• Baking, steaming, or microwaving
• Topping with sauces and proteins
• Casseroles and bakes
• Fall and winter storage

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after the last frost, planting in hills with room for the vines to spread. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and water deeply. Harvest when the rind turns golden and hard, then cure for storage. Cook whole or halved, then scrape the flesh into strands with a fork.

Flavor profile

Mild and slightly nutty; the strands are firm and take on the flavors of whatever they are served with.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.