Tivoli Spaghetti Squash

Why Grow Tivoli Spaghetti Squash? Compact, High-Yielding Tivoli 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. Bright Yellow Fruits with Reliable Garden Performance 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. Tivoli Spaghetti Squash Growing Tips • When to Plant Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti 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. Although 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. • How to Fertilize Spaghetti Squash It's always a good idea to apply some pre-plant fertilizer to the soil when planting spaghetti squash. We like to add Coop Gro organic fertilizer 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. Fruiting 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. Once your spaghetti squash plants start to develop vines, feed them again with a relatively balanced fertilizer. We like to sprinkle Coop Gro around the plants or make a liquid solution of AgroThrive Fruit & Flower and 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. *To learn more about growing winter squash and pumpkins, watch this video. • Harvesting Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti 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 spaghetti 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. Wait until a vast majority of the spaghetti squash in your plot have matured, then harvest them all at one time. Store spaghetti squash in a cool dry place where they can be enjoyed for many weeks to come!