Winter Spaghetti Squash Seeds

Full sun (6+ hours per day)

Annual

8–12 feet (vines)

Keep soil evenly moist

1 inch

18–24 inches deep

90–120 days

3–9

3–4 feet apart in rows 6–12 feet apart

Beans, corn, radishes, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, and onions

Pest, powdery mildew, and yellowing leaves

Squash bugs, vine borers, aphids, and cucumber beetles

When cooked, the flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands. Commonly used as a low-carb pasta substitute in dishes like casseroles, stir-fries, and salads

Late spring to early fall

3–4 weeks before the last frost

after the last frost