Fall and Winter Type Squash and Pumpkin Grades and Standards

Grades of Fall and Winter Type Squash and Pumpkin

U.S. No. 1 consists of squash or pumpkin which meet the following requirements:

a. Basic requirements:

i. Similar varietal characteristics;

ii. Well matured; and,

iii. Not broken or cracked.

b. Free from: Soft rot or wet breakdown.

c. Free from damage by:

i. Scars;

ii. Dry rot;

iii. Freezing;

iv. Dirt;

v. Disease;

vi. Insects; and,

vii. Mechanical or other means.

U.S. No. 2 consists of squash or pumpkin which meet the following requirements:

a. Basic requirements:

i. Similar varietal characteristics;

ii. Fairly well matured; and,

iii. Not broken or cracked.

b. Free from: Soft rot or wet breakdown.

c. Free from serious damage by:

i. Scars;

ii. Dry rot;

iii. Freezing;

iv. Dirt;

v. Disease;

vi. Insects; and,

vii. Mechanical or other means.

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