{"product_id":"spaghetti-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo","title":"Spaghetti Squash Seeds — Cucurbita pepo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Vegetable That Becomes Pasta\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpaghetti Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most fascinating and fun vegetables you can grow — a large, oval, pale yellow squash that, when roasted or baked, transforms into long, tender strands that look and behave just like spaghetti. A brilliant low-carb alternative to pasta, spaghetti squash has a mild, slightly sweet flavour that pairs beautifully with tomato sauce, pesto, butter and herbs, or any of your favourite pasta toppings. A real conversation starter and a joy to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍝 \u003cstrong\u003eNature's pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e — flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💛 \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful pale yellow fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — large, oval, and impressive in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eVigorous climbing or sprawling vines\u003c\/strong\u003e — productive and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥗 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs with any pasta sauce or topping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruits keep for months in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors in individual pots 3–4 weeks before the last frost (August–October), or direct sow outdoors once soil has warmed (November). Spaghetti squash loves warmth and full sun — plant in a sheltered, sunny spot in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Space plants 1–1.5 m apart or train up a sturdy trellis to save space. Water deeply and regularly, and feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser once flowering begins. Fruits are ready to harvest when the skin turns golden yellow and feels hard — typically 80–90 days from transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To cook, simply halve the squash, brush with olive oil, and roast cut-side down at 200°C for 40–50 minutes. Then scrape out the strands with a fork — it's like magic!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e2 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Spaghetti Squash (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307745861701,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_ac5003df-ec05-481b-8d1e-9c4fae8e1a6c.png?v=1783405298","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/spaghetti-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}