Butternut Squash

Commodity Overview

Butternut squash have small round ends with a thick neck, a tan shell and orange flesh.

PLUs

4759 butternut

Characteristics

Commodity: Squash, Winter
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Appearance: Large-bottomed tan squash with a thick neck tapering to a slightly rounded top
Flesh: Bright orange, solid, dense flesh
Flavor: Sweet, similar to pumpkin or sweet potato
Size: About 2-3 pounds, on average
Color: Light tan
Shape: Bowling pin or bell-shaped
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Seed: Flat, light tan seeds studded in a cavity in the squash's lower bulb
Availability: Year-round

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B.E.T. Brokerage LLC

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Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Chelsea, 02150 Massachusetts

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Pumpkin Patch LLP, The HQ

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Clovis, 88101 New Mexico

Cooking Vegetables:

Pumpkins, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Green Acorn Squash

BILLOPRO LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Fort Myers, 33966-5401 Florida

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Seedless Red Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Green Beans, Jalapeño Peppers, Zucchini Squash

Salad Vegetables:

Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Bell Peppers

Sy Katz Produce Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vilas, 28692 North Carolina

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Green Beans

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers

Podesta Packing LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler, Management & Consulting

Location HQ:

Linden, 95236 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Squash, Winter, Green Beans, Buttercup Squash, Butternut Squash

Specialties:

Fava Beans (Dried)

Salad Vegetables:

Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers

T & M Distributors Inc

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Business Type:

Exporter, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Pompano Beach, 33069-2913 Florida

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Turnips, Green Swiss Chard, Red Swiss Chard

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers

Del Rancho Produce LLC

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648-3100 Arizona

Cooking Vegetables:

Peppers, Chili, Green Beans, Fresno Chili Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Pasilla Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Anaheim Peppers

Specialties:

Tomatillo