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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Kabocha Squash |
| Scientific name | Cucurbita maxima |
| Family / Genus | — / — |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | 25% | Bright orange skin, sweet, nutty flavor, medium size (2-3 lbs), good for baking and roasting. Excellent shelf appeal and uniform shape. |
| Winter Sweet F1 | 20% | Dark green skin, flattened globe shape, very sweet, fine-grained orange flesh. Excellent storage quality and consistent yields. |
| Sweet Mama F1 | 18% | Dark green skin, uniform size (2-3 lbs), very sweet, dense orange flesh. High yielding and reliable with good disease resistance. |
| Cha-Cha F1 | 15% | Dark green skin, slightly ribbed, very sweet and nutty flavor, excellent texture. Known for good disease resistance and vigorous growth. |
| Tetsukabuto | 10% | Very hard, dark green skin, extremely sweet, dense, deep orange flesh. Exceptional storage capabilities. Often considered a Kabocha-Hubbard cross. |
| Black Forest F1 | 5% | Dark green, slightly flattened globe shape, very sweet, fine-textured flesh. Good for smaller fruits (1.5-2 lbs) and early maturity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Ethylene exposure over extended periods can lead to premature sprouting or yellowing of the rind, but generally not a major concern for typical storage durations.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible; avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by increasing interest in diverse culinary applications and healthy eating.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Kabocha (general) | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 35-40 lb cartons
- Individual pieces (stickered)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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