Hubbard Squash
"A classic winter squash"
A winter-squash type in the Cucurbita maxima species, Hubbard squash is a distinctive member of the squash family.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
4768
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Bolivia, Northern Argentina
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
6 months
Status
Approved
About Hubbard Squash
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
Squash, winter, hubbard, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168475, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 40 kcal; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 0.5 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 8.7 g; Dietary fiber: 3.9 g; Vitamin C: 11 mg; Folate: 16 µg; Total sugars: 3.95 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Hubbard squash (good quality). 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
70%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
6 months
Storage Notes: Do not store Hubbard and other dark-green squashes near apples, whose ethylene can turn the skin orange-yellow. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: Hubbard squash (good quality).
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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