STRAIGHTNECK SQUASH
QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS:
Product |
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Straightneck Squash |
Variety |
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Yellow Straight Neck |
Ideal Temperature |
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45 - 50 °F |
SIZES |
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EXTRA FANCY |
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LENGTH: from 5” to 6” inches. DIAMETER:from 1 ½ to 2" inches. |
FANCY |
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LENGTH: from 6” to 7” inches.
inches. DIAMETER: from 1 ½" to 2 ½" inches. |
MEDIUM |
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LENGTH: from 7” to 8” inches. DIAMETER: from 2" to 2½" inches. |
COLORS |
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CONDITION |
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Consistency in texture, mostly straight, without spots on the skin, firm and smooth rind, complete ends. For raffled product, the ends may not exceed ½ inch, in case it exceeds this measure, it will be taken as a defect and the product will be reprocessed. |
CLEANING |
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Signs of the presence of rodents, foreign objects (plastics, wood, metals, etc.), uncharacteristic stains or odors (oil, grease, excrement, fluids, etc.), visible pesticide or chemical residues. |
SHELF LIFE |
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From 1 to 2 weeks with a temperature of 41 °F - 50 °F and a relative humidity of 90% to 95%. |