Data Sheet

STRAIGHTNECK SQUASH

QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS:

Product
Straightneck Squash
Variety
Yellow Straight Neck
Ideal Temperature
45 - 50 °F
SIZES
EXTRA FANCY
LENGTH: from 5” to 6” inches.
DIAMETER:from 1 ½ to 2" inches.
FANCY
LENGTH: from 6” to 7” inches. inches.
DIAMETER: from 1 ½" to 2 ½" inches.
MEDIUM
LENGTH: from 7” to 8” inches.
DIAMETER: from 2" to 2½" inches.
COLORS
CONDITION
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
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
From 1 to 2 weeks with a temperature of 41 °F - 50 °F and a relative humidity of 90% to 95%.