10 Seeds Mashed Potato Squash Cucurbita pepo Winter Squash

Mashed Potato Squash is a unique winter squash in the Cucurbita pepo family, prized for its rounded, pale cream fruits and remarkably smooth, starchy flesh. When cooked and mashed, the interior has a fluffy, potato-like texture with a mild, lightly sweet squash flavor, making it a versatile and conversation-worthy addition to the garden and kitchen.

The fruits are excellent for roasting, steaming, or baking, then scooping and mashing as a standalone side or a base for soups, casseroles, and baked goods. Vines grow vigorously and produce fruits that store well after curing, extending the harvest window well into cooler months. A productive, easy-to-grow choice for home vegetable gardens and market plots alike.
Species: Cucurbita pepo
Variety: Mashed Potato
Type: Winter squash
Plant_Habit: Vining
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 90-100
Zones: 3-11
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-90F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting
Spacing: 24-36 inches apart in rows 6-8 feet apart
Notes: Cures well for extended storage; harvest when skin is firm and rind resists thumbnail pressure