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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Opo Squash |
| Scientific name | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Family / Genus | Cucurbitaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cucurbit |
| Produce subcategory | Squash |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4708 |
| PLU — organic | 94708 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4279 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Opo Long (Standard) | 45% | The most common and widely recognized type. Produces long, cylindrical fruits with smooth, light green skin and tender white flesh. Mild flavor, excellent for cooking. |
| Ping Tung Opo | 20% | A popular Taiwanese cultivar known for its medium-long, slightly club-shaped fruits. Light green skin, firm white flesh, and good flavor. High yielding and adaptable. |
| Indian Opo / Lauki | 15% | Refers to a group of varieties popular in South Asian cuisine. Typically very long and slender, often with a slightly ridged or mottled light green skin. Valued for its tender texture and mild taste. |
| Short Opo | 10% | Distinct for its shorter, often bottle-shaped or bulbous fruits. Light green skin and tender white flesh. Good for smaller portions or specific culinary uses. |
| Hybrid Opo (Disease Resistant) | 8% | Modern F1 hybrids developed for improved vigor, higher yields, and enhanced disease resistance, particularly to powdery mildew. Fruits are typically uniform in size and shape, often resembling the ‘Op |
| Green Opo (Darker Skin) | 2% | Similar in shape and flavor to the standard Opo Long but distinguished by a slightly darker, more vibrant green skin color. Offers visual appeal. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from high ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-ethylene producer
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, particularly in diverse culinary markets and among health-conscious consumers seeking unique vegetables.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.45 |
| Income elasticity | 0.75 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.6 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Opo Squash | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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