Mummy, mummy there is spaghetti inside mine. That was my daughter’s reaction the first time I cooked these for dinner. I know we have already covered how to grow summer squash and how to get rid of squash bugs on this blog. However, today I wanted to take a look at how to grow spaghetti squash in your garden.
Collectively, they fall under the term winter squash. If you are wondering the origins of the name, all you have to do is cook one of these. Inside you will find large seeds in the center and orange ‘spaghetti’ like strands of flesh. They are actually a very good source for folic acid, beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- spaghetti squash seeds
- compost
- mulch
- trellis
- straw or a frost blanket
Identify a location with well drained soil and exposure to full sun in your garden. Work some compost into the soil to make it fertile before planting the seeds in groups of 4 about 2 to 3 feet apart in rows. Seeds will germinated within 10 to 14 days. Apply some mulch to help restrict the weeds and also reduce evaporation. Weekly watering of at least 1 to 2 inches, is also recommended.
As far as diseases and pests are concerned keep an eye out for squash bugs, squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, blossom end rot as well as powdery mildew. Within 90 to 100 days they will be ready for harvest. The fruit should be about 9 to 10 inches long and turn from white to pale yellow. You can expect each plant to produce up to 5 fruits.
You can get more information on the SF Home Guides blog, here…
How To Grow
Spaghetti Squash
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