Organic
Summer Squash
"Sweet, tender, and refreshing winter alternative."
A warm-season crop characterized by thin edible skin and soft rind, often cooked and consumed in a variety of ways.
Also known as
Courgette, Zucchini, Yellow Crookneck
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
94773
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in the Americas and later introduced to Europe, now cultivated in many parts of the world with temperate climate.
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Summer Squash
Summer squash is a versatile vegetable with low calorie count, rich in vitamins and minerals. Its high water content makes it ideal for cold storage and transportation.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Summer Squash are as follows:
One hundred grams of Summer Squash contains approximately 17 kilocalories of energy, 3.9 grams of carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of fiber, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 17 milligrams of calcium, 18 milligrams of magnesium, 140 milligrams of potassium, 12 milligrams of vitamin C, and 12 micrograms of folate, with negligible amounts of other essential vitamins and minerals.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for summer squash (Cucurbita pepo: zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, scallop, cocozelle, vegetable marrow). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable containers or bags to maintain humidity, avoid ethylene-producing fruits
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Storage Notes: Summer squash shrivel with very little water loss and their tender skin is injured by the slightest scratch or bruise, and chilled fruit pit and decay quickly once warmed. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 556-558.
Applies to: summer squash (Cucurbita pepo: zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, scallop, cocozelle, vegetable marrow).
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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