Squash


Calabacita – Mexican
(Grey Squash)

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Mexico
Presentation: 25 lbs. & 38 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 45-50°F (7-10°C)
  • Sensitive to Ethylene Damage
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%

Calabacita – Tatuma
(Round Grey Squash)

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Mexico
Presentation: 20 lbs., 38 lbs. & 40 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 45-50°F (7-10°C)
  • Sensitive to Ethylene Damage
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%

Calabaza – Casco
(Pumpkin Squash)

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Mexico & Panama
Presentation: 36 lbs. & 40 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 55-65°F (13-18°C)
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%

Chayote – Con Espina

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Mexico
Presentation: 36 lbs. & 38 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 45-50°F (7-10°C)
  • Sensitive to Ethylene Damage
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%

Chayote

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Costa Rica & Mexico
Presentation: 37 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 45-50°F (7-10°C)
  • Sensitive to Ethylene Damage
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%

Zucchini Squash

Peak Season: Available Year-Round
Country of Origin: Mexico
Presentation: 25 lbs.
Storage Guidelines (up to 10 days storage):

  • Temperature: 45-50°F (7-10°C)
  • Sensitive to Ethylene Damage
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%


Latin Specialties LLC
4132 Airline Drive
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-861-8107
Fax: 713-861-8121
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