Squash — Produce — Fresh Vegetables — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Squash (2 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Produce — Fresh Vegetables. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
summer and zucchini
Squash,summer,zucchini
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 1–5 days |
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 4–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 10–12 months |
winter
Squash,winter
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 2–6 weeks |
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1–3 months |
| Freezer — from purchase | 10–12 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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