Growing more densely in less space, an improvement upon the older, long vining spaghetti squash varieties. The Tivoli Spaghetti Squash was released in 1990 as the first compact, bush spaghetti squash becoming an AAS award winner and continues to be a successful variety, 25 years later. Oval shaped fruits have a smooth, light creamy yellow exterior, weighing in at 4-5 lbs and producing 4-6 per plant.

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PLANTING

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Germination:7-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2-1″ deep

Sowing Indoors:3-4 weeks before the last frost.Provide70-85Fsoil temperature.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces rootdamage when transplanting. Transplantafter last frost, 36-48″ apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Sow after the last frostwhen the soil temperature is over70F.Sow a few seeds every 36-48″.

How much does a packet plant:12-15foot single row, 3-5 hills

Harvest:Before heavy frost. Determine ripeness whenthe skin has turned colorand becomes dull dry. Youwill be unable to create a dent when pressingyour thumbnail into it. Leave two inches of the stem on the squash and manage carefully so there is no damage that can shorten storage life. Cure for 7-10 days in the sun to harden the rind and increase storage quality. Wipe any debris off the skin before storing it in a cool dark placewith 50-55F temperaturesand50-65%humidity.

Tips:Plant Tivoli Spaghetti Squash in fertile soil, amended with compost or well-rotted manure, and keep well watered. They benefit from growing on black plastic and by using row covers for weed, insect control, and more rapid growth.