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Buttercup Squash

Buttercup Squash

Buttercup

#94758
Organic

Category

Vegetables

Type

Organic

Organic PLU Code

The "9" prefix indicates organically grown produce. Base code: 4758

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Description

Buttercup is a market type of squash in the species Cucurbita maxima. This species includes winter-squash and pumpkin types.

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Origin

Bolivia, Northern Argentina

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Squash

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for turban and buttercup squashes. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)

Humidity

50-70%

Shelf Life

3 months

Packaging

Breathable containers or bags to maintain high humidity

Keep humidity moderate and the fruit surface dry with good air circulation, because higher humidity promotes decay while lower humidity causes weight loss and texture deterioration. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"A Cucurbita maxima squash"