Description
Spaghetti Squash ‘Vegetable Spaghetti’ Seeds (Summer Type) 2230.
Original 1930s Heirloom Spaghetti Squash with Light Golden Flesh that Separates into Nutritious Pasta-Like Strands.
Vegetable Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is the classic open-pollinated heirloom that introduced home gardeners to healthy, grain-free pasta alternatives. Introduced in the mid-1930s, this prolific variety produces medium-sized, oblong, pale yellow-to-golden fruits on vigorous vines. When cooked, the fine-grained flesh easily separates with a fork into delicate, spaghetti-like strands with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Simply boil, bake, or roast the mature fruit, scoop out the seeds, fluff the golden flesh with a fork, and toss with butter, herbs, or your favorite pasta sauce for a delicious, low-carb meal.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2230
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Vegetable Spaghetti’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Squash
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Fruit Shape: Medium Oblong
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Squash are heat-loving crops that thrive in full sun with organic-rich soil and careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted manure into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
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Harvesting & Preparation: Harvest mature fruits when the skin turns a warm, uniform yellow-tan and hardens. Boil the whole fruit for 20 minutes or bake cut halves, then fork out the tender vegetable strands to serve.
Why Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an easy-to-grow, productive heirloom that provides a fun and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, Vegetable Spaghetti is a kitchen essential. Its high yields, long-storing mature fruits, and versatile culinary appeal make it a favourite for Canadian home gardeners.
