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Squash Mashed Potatoes

£1.29

An ‘acorn’ squash that produces 4-5 bright white fruits on each plant. This variety has a soft, fluffy flesh that can be roasted, steamed or mashed for a tasty alternative to potatoes. ‘Mashed Potatoes’ is also high in fibre and iron.

  • Seed Count: 10

93 in stock

SKU: SQU14 Categories: ,

Squash Mashed Potatoes – Growing Instructions

  1. Sow the seeds indoors, in a heated propagator for the best results.
  2. Place the seeds at a depth of 20mm and keep at a consistent temperature of 20-25c.
  3. Germination should occur between 7-10 days.
  4. Don’t exclude light, this will aid the germination.
  5. Once germinated, grow the seedlings in a cooler environment until the risk of frost has passed.
  6. Gradually acclimatise the seedlings before planting outside, 1-1.5m apart.
  7. Regularly weed and water the area as needed.

Squash Mashed Potatoes – Key Facts

Sowing Months: April-May
Days To Germination: 7-10 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 20-25c
Plant Height: 60cm
Plant Spacing: 100-150cm
Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Light: Full sun

Squash Mashed Potatoes – How to Cook

• Heat your oven to 180c.
• Cut off both ends of the squash before cutting it in half.
• Remove the seeds and any pulp from the centre of the squash.
• Brush oil on the squash and season with salt and pepper.
• Place face down on the pan and roast for around 45 minutes or until you can pierce with a fork.
• Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, add butter and mash.

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