Squash
Explore the world of squash with our diverse range of vegetables and fruits that are perfect for your culinary adventures. From the tender texture of zucchini to the rich flavor of calabaza, our collection offers a variety of options to enhance your dishes. Whether you’re stir-frying, roasting, or adding to soups, these versatile ingredients bring a delightful touch to your inspired meals. Elevate your cooking with these cherished staples and create dishes that burst with color, taste, and nutrition. Experience the joy of cooking with our selection of squash that adds a twist of freshness to your cuisine. Discover now!
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Long squash or "Bottle Gourd" is often considered to be of African decent but it is also common in Europe and Asia. The long squash is very similar to zucchini and it is grown in warm climates. The outer skin can go from yellow to green while the inner flesh is firm textured, white in color and contains seeds Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA Availability: Year-Round -
Arjuna Pumpkin is suitable for harvesting either immature green or fully mature red-brown fruit depending on what the market requires. It has proven to be an extremely high yielder with well-developed plants producing three to four fruits. Its flesh is firm, sticky, yellowish orange in color, and tastes excellent. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras Availability: November – March -
Chayote is a pear shaped, light green squash. It has a creamy white flesh, that becomes cottony as it matures. It is crunchy and very mild with a sweet taste, similar to cucumber. Additionally, it can be consumed raw or cooked. Origin: Costa Rica Availability: Year-Round -
Fuzzy Squash has a thick skin covered in small white hairs. The skin is edible but the hairs should be removed, most people peel the skin away. It may be sliced, cubed for stir frying or used in soups. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Baby Zucchini is similar to the mature version, only smaller. However, its flesh is more tender and the flavor is milder than the larger one. It serves a great source of vitamins and nutrients.Origin: GuatemalaAvailability: Year-Round -
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Long Squash has a mild flavor which becomes increasingly bitter as it matures. Used most often in cooked applications. When young, it can be utilized with skin on or when more mature the skin can be removed for a more tender texture. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Yellow Squash (summer squash), is a hot weather vegetable. Its picked in its immature stage. As a result, the squash has a thin, edible skin and sweet, soft flesh. It typically ranges in size from 6 to 8 inches long. Although, it can be smaller, depending on when you pick the fruit. Origin: Dominican Republic, USA Availability: Year-Round
