Harvest and Handling of Calabaza (Tropical Pumpkin)

This publication highlights best harvest, handling, and storage practices to serve growers interested in producing calabaza based on a review of preexisting and pertinent literature. This guidance also draws upon published information on closely related winter squash varieties, like butternut squas...

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Main Authors: Megan E. Kinsman, Amarat Simonne, Carlene A. Chase, Geoffrey Meru, Steven Sargent, Andrew J. MacIntosh
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137976
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