The spaghetti squash will soon be ready
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By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
Canada
August 10, 2018 8:21pm CST
My son gave me a small spaghetti squash plant in spring and to my surprise I now have spaghetti squash. I don't have enough space in my vegetable garden for things like squash and melons so I was happy to see this one actually produce something. It survived by climbing up a fruit tree.
Why is it called spaghetti squash? When you use a fork to scrape out the flesh of the squash it comes out in strands like spaghetti noodles. You can bake it, boil it and make numerous healthy, interesting and low-carb recipes. You can also use it similar to how you would noodles.
Do you like squash and have you had spaghetti squash?
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/properly-prepared-spaghetti-squash-162765
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
I had it several years ago so I am happy my son has re-introduced it to me and I am actually able to grow it.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
11 Aug 18
I am a fan of it, but not everyone in the household is. It's my favorite alternative to pasta.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
I never used to be a fan of it but now that I am vegetarian, it is more appealing to me.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
11 Aug 18
@Freelanzer I commend you for becoming a vegetarian.. I just couldn't.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum The rest of my family isn't either, except for one of my sons.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
11 Aug 18
I haven't eaten this kind of squash. But I believe it must be very healthy vegetable.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
11 Aug 18
@Freelanzer The vegetables we grow ourselves are more meaningful for us.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
It is healthy and low calorie. I haven't had it in awhile but it is exciting I was able to grow my own.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Can't wait for mine to be ready and since there are more growing, not sure I can eat it all.
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Aug 18
@Freelanzer They keep very well, so you might be able to.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
And they are much tastier than the ones you buy
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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11 Aug 18
@Freelanzer Probably because no sprays and insecticides were used.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
12 Aug 18
I don't have room either but was happy that it decided to grow up a tree and actually produce.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
@YrNemo Ha ha! That will be quit the sight but it just may work
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@YrNemo (20261)
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13 Aug 18
@Freelanzer I have a vision of such a fruit growing on top of my new car after reading your post. 
(I park my car right there, close to the old veggie patch...).
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
11 Aug 18
Yes, I have had it. I didn't know it came in a white variety though.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
12 Aug 18
Mine hasn't ripened yet so the color will change once it does.
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
11 Aug 18
Oh yeah. I've had spaghetti squash. My favorite is acorn or pepper squash. No body else in my family will eat those types of squash though, so I have to eat it by myself
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Same with my family but I will cook it for them anyway and not tell them what it is.
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Did it need a lot of watering? It'll be neat when it's time to harvest it! We haven't had it in a long time, but I had a recipe that was tomato sauce based with ground beef - and maybe cheese on top. Yummy!@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Yes that is one way to eat it. I water all my vegetables daily so it gets the same water as the others.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
1 Nov 19
How nice that it grew so nicely. Yes I love it.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Aug 18
I had it a long time ago. You have a really healthy looking plant.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Thanks and it is still growing and there are a few more as well.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
12 Aug 18
maybe the meat itself of that squash is soft that is why it can assume strands when forked upon?
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
12 Aug 18
The flesh is soft but firm so it holds its shape
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
11 Aug 18
I haven't seen a spaghetti squash; it could be beautiful and healthy too. Can it be cooked just like spaghetti?
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Tastes similar to most other types of squash. The only thing with this one is that it looks like noodles when scraped.
