{"product_id":"squash-winter-spaghetti-squash-seeds","title":"Squash Winter Spaghetti Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpaghetti Squash is a vigorous trailing vine producing cylindrical fruits up to approximately 30 cm long. The skin matures from pale yellow to a deeper yellow-buff colour, signalling that the fruit is ready to harvest. Plants are productive, typically yielding around four to five fruits per vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe unusual golden-yellow flesh separates naturally into long, spaghetti-like strands once cooked. Bake or boil the whole or halved fruit, then scrape the flesh with a fork and serve with pasta sauces, herbs, butter or roasted vegetables. Its mild flavour makes it particularly versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNative to the Americas, \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e has a long history of cultivation, although spaghetti-type squash is a much more recent development. Mature fruits store well when harvested with their skins fully hardened and kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 3–5 seeds per gram. Approximately 15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropics: March–September\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–February\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow approximately 2–3 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting. Space plants approximately 80–120 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for the vigorous vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep plants consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. For storage, allow fruits to mature fully on the vine and harvest once the skin has turned yellow to buff and hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 70–115 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48602938540250,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Squash_Spaghetti.jpg?v=1786413003","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/squash-winter-spaghetti-squash-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}