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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
United States and Northern Mexico
Life Cycle
Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Height
Restricted vine about 45"
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo (hybrid)
An acorn type squash with stark white skin and nearly white flesh. Fruits are 1-1.5 lbs on highly productive plants, typically producing three to four fruits per plant. Vines are compact and most fruit are found on the crown set. The crown set is the first female flowers produced before vining starts. This means that "Mashed Potatoes" produces more female flowers earlier in its growth stage. Fruits will still appear on longer vines, just less of them. Color of the fruits hold into late fall.
Planting Squash
Plant Spacing
2-3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Restricted vine about 45"
Planting Depth
1/2"-1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 6 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 3'-4' |
| Seed Depth | 1/2"-1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2-3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 - 2 plants per mound |
| Germination | 5- 10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°-85°F. |
| Special Care | To help protect plants against common pests like squash vine borer and cucumber beetles, use floating row covers, and remove covers when plants begin flowering. To further protect against vine borers, you can also cover the base of the stems near the ground with mulch, foil, or fabric material, as the base of the stem is where insect eggs are laid. Squash plants are susceptible to fungal disease, too, so make sure plants have ample space for air circulation. Sowing pollinator-attracting plants near squash can assist in proper pollination, resulting in a bigger harvest and well-shaped fruit. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash. Harvesting Blossoms: Look for pollen-producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (fruit-producing flowers have a very small, developing squash at the base of the flower and shorter stems). |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- PhilipRated 5 out of 5 stars12/28/255 Stars
Great seed.
- AnnVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/25Wonderful
I planted the seeds 3 to a hill and all the seeds germinated. I decided to let them all grow, and did they. I justed harvested 35 mashed potato acorn squash. They are truly like a mashed potatoes. Love them so much, thank you for Great quality seeds!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Ann,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "All the seeds germinated" with 3 to a hill and harvesting "35 mashed potato acorn squash" is exactly what we love to hear about Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds - and we absolutely love that you decided to let them all grow and got such an incredible harvest!
Wow, 35 squash from your planting - that's exactly the kind of abundant productivity that shows how well these seeds can deliver when they're happy! And "truly like mashed potatoes" is music to our ears - there's nothing quite like experiencing that amazing creamy, smooth texture that makes this variety so special and delicious!
It's so exciting that you love them so much - that perfect mashed potato texture really makes these squash such a unique and rewarding choice for gardeners who want something truly special for their fall and winter meals! Your germination success and incredible harvest experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how productive and delicious Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds can be for creating those amazing bumper crops of perfectly textured squash!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Anna K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/1/25Trying something new!
I am always willing to try something new and was intrigued by this squash variety. Seeds germinated well . I am getting big blossoms on robust vines in 4 hills and it looks like one little squash is now starting to develop. With the number of blossoms present, all of the vines should be good producers. I am eager to try this- maybe for Thanksgiving!?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/1/25Hey Anna K.,
We're so excited to hear that your Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds are off to such a fantastic start!
Your adventurous spirit in trying something new is awesome, and Mashed Potatoes variety is such a unique choice! The timing could be absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving - there's something so special about serving homegrown squash that you nurtured from seed to table for such a meaningful meal. We'd love to know how you prepare it!
Your willingness to explore new varieties will be so inspiring for other gardeners, like me, who want to branch out and try something different in their winter squash beds. Sometimes the most rewarding growing experiences come from taking that leap into the unknown!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- FrederiqueVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/8/25Poor germination
I started the whole package in addition to acorn, carnival, Thelma Sanders sweet potato (3 year old seeds), and butter-baby butternut squashes all at the same time and in the same way and out of 12 mashed potato seeds only 3 germinated. It's expensive seed for such poor germination. All of my other seed germinated. I'm used to much better germination from Botanical Interests
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Frederique,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Mac M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/7/25I'll never eat real mashed potatoes again
Jk. I will. BUT only because this crop isn't year round! Had good germination, easy to start & grow. We only did 2 plants since we were growing it for the first time, but I wish we'd done more! It's a very manageable plant size since it doesn't vine like crazy. The fruits are tidy/ small, and very pretty to look at. Ours got about 1lb- perfect for my husband and I to split one in a meal (we buttered and baked it, cut in half). One bite and both of our jaws would have hit the floor if our mouths weren't so busy savoring the delight that is Mashed Potato squash. Our eyes DID almost pop out of our heads with wonder. It's soft, creamy, and the perfect sweet to balance out with a little salt. I'm ordering two packets for next year so we can feast in flavor for months!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/25Hey Mac,
What an absolutely amazing review of your experience with our Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds! "I'll never eat real mashed potatoes again... JK. I will. Was funny! We love a good sense of humor around here!
Your plan to order two packets for next year so you can "feast in flavor for months" is brilliant - you're going to have such an amazing harvest to enjoy all season long!
Your enthusiasm is truly inspiring and I hope will inspire others to give it a try! We hope you'll let us know how it goes next year.
Keep on growing 🌻️