Its flesh, when steamed or baked, separates into spaghetti-like strands. The delicate flavor is unique combined with its firm yet tender texture making it useful as a low calorie, low starch pasta substitute. The plant vines vigorously and benefits from trellising. The large, oblong fruits turn yellow when fully ripe. Spaghetti Squash may be stored as a winter squash or cooked and frozen successfully.
Winter squash requires a long, warm growing season.
Sow seeds after all danger of frost is past and the soil is thoroughly warmed. Thin bush types to one plant every 3-4 feet. Large-fruited vining types need plenty of room to sprawl and may take over small gardens. Soil containing plenty of well-rotted compost or manure is ideal, although good crops may be grown in average soils, which have been adequately fertilized. For extra early fruit, plant seeds in peat pots in greenhouses or hotbeds, and transplant about three weeks later after danger of frost.