Carnival Squash
"Carnival market type"
A squash listed under the Carnival market type. Its specific cultivar traits and growing location are not established by the available information.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
3142
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Carnival Squash
Cucurbita pepo includes summer and winter squash as well as ornamental forms; that species-level range does not establish which traits apply to this market type.
Nutrition 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.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza). 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%
Packaging
Cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, individually wrapped or in a breathable bag
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: 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).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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