How to Save Spaghetti Squash Seeds
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Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash, which can be eaten in a variety of ways, is simple to grow in the garden, provided you have the space for the long vines that the plant produces. Saving the seed from spaghetti squash for growing the next year is a simple process. If you plan to keep seeds from the current harvest, you should plant the squash in an area away from other varieties of squashes to prevent cross-pollination.
Things You’ll Need:
- Sharp knife
- Heavy spoon
- Wire mesh colander
- Paper towels
- Newspaper
- Envelope
- Glass jar with lid
How to Collect Seeds
- Make sure to select a healthy squash to ensure the seed will produce healthy plants.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Place the mesh colander in the sink or on your workspace.
- Pick up one of the squash halves and hold it over the colander. Use a big spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center of the squash, allowing them to fall into the colander.
- Layer paper towels or newspaper on the counter near your sink. Run the seeds under cool water to separate the seeds from the fibrous ribbons holding them together in big gobs.
- Place the clean seeds on the paper towels or newspaper in a single layer. Use a paper towel to pat, pat, pat the top of the seeds dry.
- Transfer the seeds to dry paper towels or newspaper and place the seeds in a dry, cool area to finish drying. The seeds should be dry in approximately a week.
- Place the dried seeds into an envelope, label and seal. Store the seeds in a closed jar or in the refrigerator until planting time.
Other Information
Spaghetti squash can be baked and served plain as a side dish, or you can fork the strands of the squash out and serve with pasta sauce.
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