Pumpkin / winter squash

Storage and fresh fruit; autumn retail and processing.

Ecuadorian squash (Cucurbita spp.) is grown in highlands and coast with hard-skinned fruit, sweet orange flesh, and calibrated weight. Butternut, kabocha, and decorative varieties by market. Exported in 10–15 kg boxes for European and North American autumn markets.

Origin

Cotopaxi & Loja, Ecuador

Harvest season

June – December

Export specifications

Caliber 1–3 kg/fruit · 12 kg box · Cold 10–13 °C · 30–60 day shelf life