{"product_id":"10-seeds-mashed-potato-squash-cucurbita-pepo-winter-squash","title":"10 Seeds Mashed Potato Squash Cucurbita pepo Winter Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eMashed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Cucurbita pepo\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Mashed Potato\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Winter squash\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Vining\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 90-100\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 70-90F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 24-36 inches apart in rows 6-8 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Cures well for extended storage; harvest when skin is firm and rind resists thumbnail pressure\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664808738952,"sku":"ANNISA-429","price":31.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7935650964_ofp1_02276601-7e98-4ae3-9808-f9f1afa4e580.jpg?v=1791899410","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-mashed-potato-squash-cucurbita-pepo-winter-squash","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}