The eye-catching 1 to 1 ½ pound Mashed Potatoes acorn squash is a unique and delicious growing choice. Many choose this variety of acorn squash for its white rind and nearly-white flesh. It is bound to become one of your garden favorites.

The Mashed Potatoes acorn squash offers more than good looks — each contains flesh that fluffs into a mashed potato consistency after baking. It's a great lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. At the same time, this acorn squash is packed with nutrients like fiber, calcium, potassium and iron.

Growing Mashed Potatoes Squash

After purchasing and receiving your squash seeds, you can plant them according to your area's growing cycle. Mashed potato acorn squash germinates rapidly and matures in about 90 days. Expect the fruit to stay close to the plant's crown.

Though you can harvest and eat this squash, you can also use the fruit indoors for centerpieces and outdoors for decorating autumnal displays.

Nutrition Facts (1/2 fruit, 330g): 50 calories, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrates, 6g dietary fiber, 6g total sugar, 4g protein, 62mg calcium, 1mg iron, 1783mg potassium.

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