Squash Baked Potato
Thompson and Morgan
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Winter Squash 'Baked Potato' is a versatile variety with a creamy texture and mild, nutty flavor, making it a healthy alternative to traditional baked potatoes. This compact-growing plant produces uniform fruits with excellent storage potential, perfect for baking, mashing, or adding to soups and casseroles. It thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and is an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a productive and easy-to-grow crop.
Why we like it
- Perfect substitute for baked potatoes in low-carb diets.
- Smooth texture and mild flavor for versatile cooking.
- Compact plant suitable for small spaces.
What to know
- Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
- Sow seeds outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
- Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Mulching can help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
- Harvest when the skin hardens and turns its mature color.
Flower Colour
Yellow.
Flowering Months
June, July, August.
Harvest Months
September, October.
Height and Spread
Height: Up to 50 cm
Spread: Up to 100 cm
