Small Wonder Spaghetti Squash

Cucurbita maxima

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Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable

Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°

Small Wonder spaghetti squash seeds produce heavy yields of fruits that store particularly well. Fruits average 15cm (6 inches) long and 12cm (5) in diameter, so they are celebrated as personal size or single serving size spaghetti squash. "

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Vining
Height
12–18 in
Spread
36–48 in
Form
Winter Squash

Characteristics

Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide

Fruit and Pollination

Days to Harvest
100 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid