Awesome vegetables in the world alert: these are seeds for Spaghetti Squash and they grow into something delicious. Originating in China, this heirloom is known for its unique flesh that separates into long, translucent strings, which resemble pasta. Youll know its ripe when it changes from green to yellow. Youll know its yummy when you cook it and put it in your mouth.

Cooked Spaghetti Squash has a slight crunch with a mild squash flavour, and can be used just like spaghetti i.e. its the perfect way to trick small children into eating veg. Or, you know, adults. Boil the entire squash for about 20 minutes, open it, remove the seeds and fluff out the flesh with a fork. Voila! Banting-friendly pasta.

Sow in spring and summer, min temp 15C
Sow in full sun, space plants 60 x 60cm. Grow multiple plants to assist pollination
Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days and can spread to 150cm
Harvest in 100-110 days