{"product_id":"squash-winter-acorn-mashed-potato","title":"Squash Winter Acorn Mashed Potato","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-ATkY3bFpnWlYxSVIvM__product_description_WhiAk9\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg text-small font-text\"\u003eCould there be a cuter name for this all white acorn squash? We think not! \"Mashed Potatoes\" is the perfect choice for those with limited growing space. Officially known as a restricted vine, this compact plant only reaches about 45\" in length and usually produces three to four fruits per plant. The white skin color holds well into late fall, and the flesh resembles mashed potatoes when baked and fluffed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg text-small font-text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg text-small font-text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVariety Info\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"variety\" data-tab-content=\"\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100-105 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Cucurbitaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnited States and Northern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Frost Sensitive\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AY2dDMVVRK0hVOVJ1Z__product-plant-types\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Dimensions: Restricted vine about 45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety Info: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__primary-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-side-blocks for-desktop\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description product__block product__block--medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte non-page-rte rte--product ff-body fs-body-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"variety\" data-tab-content=\"\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sowing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Sow Outside: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°-85°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Start Inside: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Emerge: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Depth: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"-1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Spacing: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2-3 seeds per mound\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinning: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen 3 leaves, thin to 1 - 2 plants per mound\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"growing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"learn\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"growing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sowing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46569095889062,"sku":"0442","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/3325\/3030\/files\/Product_30_877b899a-613a-4a2c-9e83-2749e1dda649.png?v=1793639779","url":"https:\/\/www.pittsborofeed.com\/products\/squash-winter-acorn-mashed-potato","provider":"Pittsboro Feed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}