Also called gold string melon, spaghetti squash is unique among winter squashes; when cooked, the flesh falls away from the shell in strands like spaghetti, and retains a tender, yet al dente, texture. Savory flavor that is delicious, and low calorie, with a simple bit of butter and salt. Each plant can yield 5 to 7 squash.
Botanical Name:Cucurbita pepo Days to Maturity:90 days Family:Cucurbitaceae Native:United States and Northern Mexico Hardiness:Frost-sensitive annual Plant Dimensions:8’12’ vines Variety Information:8″12″ long, 4″5″ diameter, pale yellow, cylindrical shape. Flesh is pale yellow, and falls away from the shell in spaghetti-like strands.
