Spaghetti Squash Pyza

Spaghetti Squash Pyza: variety and characteristics

Spaghetti Squash Pyza (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This variety produces egg-shaped pumpkins that are green turning to yellow-orange with deep yellow flesh. They reach up to 2 kg. each.

When cooked, the flesh breaks apart into noodle-like strands. Ideal for making so-called "vegetable spaghetti" or for baking in the oven.

The plant is first bushy, later becoming semi-spreading with small leaves.

Resistant to disease and unfavourable environmental conditions.

The pumpkin is the symbol of the autumn garden — for roasting, pies, soups, purées and long winter storage. Besides edible ones, there are also ornamental varieties for decoration.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 88%
• Seeds per packet: 11–16 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Spaghetti Squash Pyza

Spaghetti Squash Pyza seeds are sown in April. Harvest takes place in October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Spaghetti Squash Pyza

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 3–4 cm
• Spacing: 1–2 m
• Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Direct sowing or transplanting in late May or early June, when the soil has warmed up. For transplanting, start the seeds indoors in the first two weeks of May. Make sure the plants go into the ground no later than 15 June. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 25-35°C and they should germinate after 7-14 days. Sow seeds at a depth of 2 cm. Space the plants at a minimum of 90-120 cm. apart in rows spaced 120-180 cm apart. Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the huge plants well watered, especially in hot weather. Always water the soil and avoid any form of overhead watering. For the best sugar content, cut the stem to about 4 cm. If the weather is dry, let the pumpkins cure in the field for 10 days or in a warm room for 4-5 days. Cover the pumpkins before rain.

Sow directly into warm soil (above 15 °C) at 2–3 seeds per hill, or plant transplants at 3–4 weeks. The pumpkin likes rich, fertilised soil and generous watering when the fruit sets.

Harvest and use

Harvest when the stalk dries and the skin cannot be dented by a fingernail. Leave pumpkins in the sun for 1–2 weeks to “cure” before storing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Spaghetti Squash Pyza be sown?

The recommended sowing month is April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 11–16 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 88%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How long does a pumpkin keep?

Well-ripened pumpkins with the whole stalk keep for 3–6 months in a dry, cool place (10–15 °C).

When is pumpkin sown?

Directly outdoors after the last frosts — late April and May; for an earlier harvest, transplants from early April.