Franchi Pumpkin Zucchetta spaghetti seeds

Franchi Pumpkin ‘Zucchetta Spaghetti’ Seeds

Grow your own healthy pasta alternative with Franchi Pumpkin ‘Zucchetta Spaghetti’ (Cucurbita pepo). Also known as Spaghetti Squash, this unique variety produces oval yellow fruits with flesh that separates into fine, spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Mild in flavour and wonderfully versatile, it’s perfect for roasting, stuffing or serving as a low-carb alternative to pasta. Easy to grow and highly productive, this variety is ideal for vegetable gardens and allotments.

Product Features

• Produces unique spaghetti-like flesh when cooked
• Delicious roasted, stuffed or served as a pasta alternative
• High-yielding and easy to grow
• Fruits store well after harvest
• Ideal for vegetable gardens and allotments

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name: Spaghetti Squash ‘Zucchetta Spaghetti’
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Plant Spread: Approximately 100–150 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Contents: Seed packet

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: April – May
• Direct Outdoors: May – June (after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed)

How to Sow

Sow seeds individually in small pots about 2–3 cm deep using moist seed compost. Keep at 18–22°C until germination. Harden off young plants before transplanting outdoors.

For direct sowing, plant seeds into warm, well-prepared soil after the last frost.

Planting Out

Plant in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 90–120 cm apart to allow plenty of room for growth.

Harvesting

Harvest from August to October, once the fruits have developed a hard rind and turned a rich golden-yellow colour. Leave a short section of stem attached to improve storage life.

Growing Tips

• Grow in full sun for the highest yields.
• Water regularly, especially while fruits are developing.
• Feed with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.
• Harvest before the first autumn frost.
• Store mature fruits in a cool, dry place for several weeks or even months.

Culinary Uses

Bake or roast whole or halved fruits until tender, then scrape the flesh with a fork to create natural spaghetti-like strands. Delicious served with tomato sauces, pesto, roasted vegetables, cheese or herbs.

Why You’ll Love It

Franchi Pumpkin ‘Zucchetta Spaghetti’ is a fun and productive variety that combines ornamental appeal with excellent eating quality. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, it’s perfect for gardeners looking to enjoy homegrown vegetables with something a little different.