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.
Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Native: United States and Northern Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 8'–12' vines
Variety Info: 8"–12" long, 4"–5" diameter, pale yellow, cylindrical shape. Flesh is pale yellow, and falls away from the shell in spaghetti-like strands.
