Summer squash should be firm with shiny, tender rinds. Shape and rind color should be consistent with type. Avoid squash that shows signs of injury, pitting, or dull rind. Generally speaking, smaller sizes are more tender and flavorful.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
45-50 degrees F/7-10 degrees C
85-95% relative humidity
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Variety/Type Descriptions
Crookneck – Cylindrical shape with bulb end, creamy yellow rind, white flesh, and seeds. May be used raw or cooked.
Straightneck – Cylindrical shape, creamy yellow rind, white flesh, and seeds. Completely edible either raw or cooked.
Zucchini – Cylindrical shape, dark green shiny rind with some light speckling, white flesh, and seeds. Completely edible either raw or cooked.
Common Packaging
10- to 42-lb. bushel containers, crates, and lugs
Grades
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2
NOTE: Not all summer squash is graded. Ungraded summer squash is called “unclassified.” Differences between grades are based primarily on external appearance
Storing Tips
Keep summer squash away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Sizes
Small
Medium
Large
Shippers
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
LONDON FRUIT, INC.
9010 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
PHONE # - 956-781-7799
FAX # - 956-781-2323
CONTACT - Barry London, President
WEB SITE - www.LondonFruit.com
E-MAIL - richard@londonfruit.com
