Our organic spaghetti pumpkin grows in fields in Winsen/Luhe (Lower Saxony). It is an annual, frost-sensitive plant that puts out long tendrils. Plenty of space is therefore needed for cultivation. Pumpkins and squash love humus-rich soils with an even supply of water. The pumpkin are harvested entirely by hand in late summer and into the autumn.

Organic spaghetti pumpkin is processed very differently from other types of pumpkin. To prepare in the oven, cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, place both halves on a baking tray with the cut side facing down and cook at approx. 180 °C (fan oven) for 30–40 minutes. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the pumpkin. If you’re in a hurry, you can cook the pumpkin halves in the microwave instead. They will be cooked after about 7 minutes at the highest setting.

Spaghetti pumpkin can also be cooked whole. To do this, use a fork to make holes in the pumpkin and boil in water for around 30 minutes in a large pan. Remove the pumpkin from the pan, allow to cool a little, cut it in half with a sharp knife and carefully remove the seeds. With all three types of preparation, you can remove the spaghetti-like threads of pulp from the pumpkin halves after cooking and use them however you wish.

Organic spaghetti pumpkin is perfect for making oven-baked dishes. The halves of the empty shell can be used as attractive serving dishes. In addition, for dishes such as spaghetti with bolognese or tomato sauce, you can replace the conventional pasta with the spaghetti pumpkin. You can find lots of delicious dishes and, of course, one with spaghetti pumpkin in our recipe section. It’s worth having a look! 

When buying organic spaghetti pumpkin, make sure that it has a smooth and intact skin and that the stem base is still present. Pumpkin can be stored for several months in the right conditions (cool and dry), maintaining their good quality throughout the winter. It is important that the stem is also cut, otherwise rot can quickly develop at the cut. Wrapped in cling film, a pumpkin that has already been sliced will keep in the fridge for 2–3 days.