{"product_id":"tivoli-spaghetti-squash","title":"Tivoli Spaghetti Squash","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Tivoli Spaghetti Squash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, High-Yielding \u003c\/strong\u003eTivoli Spaghetti Squash is a hybrid variety bred for productivity and space-saving performance in the garden. Unlike traditional sprawling squash, Tivoli features a bush-type growth habit that keeps plants more compact—while still producing short vines that deliver excellent yields. This All-America Selections (AAS) winner is a great choice for gardeners who want to grow spaghetti squash without sacrificing valuable garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Yellow Fruits with Reliable Garden Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e Tivoli produces beautiful, oval-shaped fruits that average about 6 inches in diameter and 10 inches long, typically weighing 4–5 pounds. The bright yellow fruits are both attractive and productive, with plants known for heavy yields and good tolerance to downy mildew. With its manageable growth habit, strong performance, and consistent production, Tivoli is an excellent spaghetti squash variety for gardeners looking to maximize both space and harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTivoli Spaghetti Squash Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When to Plant Spaghetti Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaghetti squash is a \"warm season\" vegetable that can be started indoors and transplanted, or directly sewn in the garden once the risk of frost has passed in the early spring months. Spaghetti squash typically take 90-100 days to mature, so be sure to plant early enough if you live in a climate with milder summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Tivoli has a bush-growth habit, spaghetti squash plants can typically get quite large and will require a significant of space in your backyard garden. We don't recommend planting spaghetti squash near other vegetables because the vines will cover and smother nearby plants. If possible, dedicate a separate garden plot to these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How to Fertilize \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpaghetti Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always a good idea to apply some pre-plant fertilizer to the soil when planting spaghetti squash. We like to add \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coop Gro Organic Fertilizer for Broccoli\" href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the planting furrow or over an entire garden plot before planting. This ensures the plants have the right nutrients to put down roots in their new soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting vegetables like spaghetti squash will benefit from something called \"spoon feeding.\" This process involves frequent fertilizations at lower concentrations, as compared to fertilizing them heavily once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your spaghetti squash plants start to develop vines, feed them again with a relatively balanced fertilizer. We like to sprinkle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" title=\"Coop Gro Fertilizer for Broccoli\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound the plants or make a liquid solution of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AgroThrive Fruit and Flower Fertilizer for Tomatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/agrothrive-fruit-and-flower-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgroThrive Fruit \u0026amp; Flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand pour that alongside the plants. Healthy, dark green spaghetti squash plants will be more tolerant of pest and disease pressure as they grow. It's important to feed them well early, because they're tough to fertilize once the vines have covered the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*To learn more about growing winter squash and pumpkins, watch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5pCO_GKLDwM\" title=\"How to Maximize Your Pumpkin Harvest\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvesting Spaghetti Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpaghetti squash are ready to harvest when you see the following signs. The plants will usually start to die back as they reach or exceed their listed maturity date. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003espaghetti squash will also turn from light green to bright yellow. The skins should be tough and unable to be scratched with your fingernail. Lastly, the stems will harden to the point where you need pruning shears to cut and harvest the spaghetti squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until a vast majority of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003espaghetti squash in your plot have matured, then harvest them all at one time. Store \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003espaghetti squash in a cool dry place where they can be enjoyed for many weeks to come!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazy Dog Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55407243591848,"sku":"LDF0212","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2897\/2456\/files\/tivoli-spaghetti-squash-seed-1080x1080.png?v=1775668964","url":"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/tivoli-spaghetti-squash","provider":"Lazy Dog Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}