Pinnacle Spaghetti Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Pinnacle'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

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Pinnacle Spaghetti Squash plant details

Pinnacle Spaghetti Squash is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinnacle Spaghetti Squash

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinnacle Spaghetti Squash

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you like spaghetti squash, ‘Pinnacle’ is the perfect "personal-sized" squash. Bright yellow & smaller (3 lb) than regular spaghetti squash but with the same nutty tasting flesh. To prepare, simply scoop the flesh from the squash once it is cooked (steam, boil, microwave, or bake – you choose) & use like you would any cooked pasta. ‘Pinnacle’ bears heavily so if you harvest more squashes than you can eat immediately, store the extras in a cool place (like other Winter squash). ‘Pinnacle’ is a semi-bush, good for smaller gardens. Grow in rich soil with lots of compost and keep well watered.