Squash Baked Potato

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