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| From 100 seeds for €0,120 per seed | |
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Cucurbita pepo Mashed Potato F1 is a high-quality, versatile acorn squash that offers both ornamental and culinary potential. This variety is perfect for home gardeners, professional growers, and culinary enthusiasts seeking a productive, compact squash with a distinctive appearance and excellent flavor. Mashed Potato F1 combines a unique white color, long shape, and compact growth with an easy-to-process flesh, ideal for mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potato F1 produces elongated, pure white acorn squashes weighing approximately 600–900 grams. The fruits have an attractive, uniform shape, making them both aesthetically pleasing for decoration and practical in the kitchen. Their compact, bushy growth makes the plants easy to maintain, while the short vines keep cultivation manageable.
The Mashed Potato F1 variety gets its name from its tender, creamy flesh, which, when cooked, produces a puree similar to mashed potatoes. The potatoes can be easily halved, cored, and baked, after which they are peeled and mashed. Add salt, herbs, and a little oil for a delicious side dish that's easy to incorporate into a variety of recipes.
The fruits can also be steamed, roasted, or stuffed, making them versatile in modern cooking. Mashed Potato F1 is therefore an ideal combination of decorative value and culinary utility.
Mashed Potato F1 matures in 90 days, making it a mid-early variety that offers a reliable harvest. The compact, bushy plants grow with very short vines, making them suitable for both limited-space gardens and larger fields.
Mashed Potato F1 grows best in warm, well-drained soil. The variety can be pre-grown from late April or direct-sown from early May, depending on available growing space and the climate.
Optimal germination temperature: 24–30 °C
Sowing method: Place the pointed side of the seed down or flat.
Humidity: Do not keep seeds too moist to prevent rot.
After germination: Place young plants in a lighter, cooler place for a strong start.
Mashed Potato F1 grows compactly and bushily with very short tendrils, so it takes up little space. For optimal growth and fruit development, a planting distance of approximately 1 square meter per plant is recommended. This ensures adequate air circulation, prevents diseases and mold, and gives the fruits enough space to fully develop.
Besides its culinary uses, Mashed Potato F1 is also excellent for decoration. The pure white, elongated, acorn-shaped fruits are eye-catching in gardens, at markets, or in autumn and Halloween collections. Its uniform shape and attractive appearance make it a perfect choice for table decorations or flower arrangements.
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