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Yellow Straightneck Squash
"Versatile and flavorful summer squash for various culinary delights"
A warm-season crop and versatile summer squash variety, Yellow Straightneck Squash is known for its tender and flavorful yellow flesh, making it a great choice for various culinary delights.
Also known as
Yellow Crookneck, Straightneck Squash
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo x Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94782
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Native to North America
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Yellow Straightneck Squash
It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is closely related to other summer squash varieties. This type is popular for its unique shape, nutritious profile, and ease of cooking.
Nutrition Information
Yellow Straightneck Squash is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Yellow Straightneck Squash.
It contains 25 kilocalories of energy, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 6.5 grams of carbohydrates, and 1.0 grams of dietary fibre.
In terms of vitamins it provides 15% of the daily value for Vitamin A, 25% for Vitamin C, and 10% for Vitamin K.
In term of minerals it provides 10% of the daily value for manganese, 5% for potassium, and 5% for magnesium.
It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that provide various health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
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
Ventilated containers or breathable packaging
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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