Squash Spaghetti

vegetable spaghetti

  • Very versatile squash
  • Usually used as a pasta replacement
  • Noodly-textured flesh
  • Syn. Cucurbita pepo

  • Included in Recipe(s):
  • Category: Vegetable
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-11

Spaghetti squash is a versatile winter squash prized for its long storage life and unique, spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Also known as vegetable spaghetti, it’s a delicious gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta. Easy to grow, it thrives in the garden or in large containers and can be trained vertically on a sturdy trellis to save space.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Container
Edible
Fall Color
Foliage Color
Green
Programs
Sara's Superb Herbs
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Trailing
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Squash Spaghetti

Thrives in full sun with a moderate amount of water, in rich but well-drained soil.