Can you get Spaghetti Squash in NZ??

[willo]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie.

I have just started the South Beach Diet which calls for Spaghetti Squash. I cant find it anywhere.

:help: Are there any kiwis out there who can tell me where to buy it.

Thanks

Willo

[Rosebud]

Hi Willo,

I think it's pretty seasonal for a start, and as such would be (I think?) more likely to be available in winter.

Having said that, I haven't seen it here for a long time. I suspect that were I to go to a specialty greengrocer, I moght find it, but I am just not that enthused. ;)

I think it will be easiest if you just substitute other allowed vegies.

Of course, if an Enzeder comes along to tell you where to find it, ignore what I just said. :D

Roz :rose:

[willo]

Well I looked and looked but no luck so I guess we dont have it here. Will substitute and just get on with losing.!!!

Cheers

W

[muffles]

If you are prepared to grow it you can have some! Kings seeds (mail order and online) sell them. I haven't tried them yet, but intend to plant them next spring. I have never seen them sold at market or in the shops.

[sunrise02]

Spaghetti squash is fun to grow! Easy, too. They like lots of sunshine and plenty of room to run. If kept in a cool dry place with skins intact, they keep nicely for several months--if you don't eat them all up!

I love growing it and eating it! I need to start some seedlings now. In the market yesterday, they were $1.29/lb and that is quite high since they are hefty weight-wise.

[willo]

Thanks for that. I will start planting and enjoy !!

Willo