Winter Squash, Spaghetti Squash
Cucurbitapepo 'Orangetti'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh)
Cultivar: Orangetti

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed