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There are many varieties of squash, in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Squash is placed into 3 classifications for marketing purposes. Soft Shelled, immature, small Hard shelled mature small Hard shelled, mature, large The terms summer and winter squash are deceptive and confusing so the above categories are best to use. Quality The soft shell, immature squashes, such as Crookneck and Zucchini, should be fresh, heavy for their size, and of the color characteristic to the variety. The rind should be tender (easily punctured with fingernail) and the seeds should be soft and easily edible Grades U.S.
No.1
squash
of
similar
variety
with
stems
attached,
which
are
fairly
young
and
fairly
tender,
fairly
well
formed,
firm,
free
from
decay
and
breakdown,
and
from
damage
caused
by
discoloration,
cuts
bruises,
scars,
freezing,
dirt,
disease,
foreign
materials
and
mechanical
means
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