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Calabaza ayote / Ayote Squash
Central American squash for stews and the traditional ayote en dulce.
- Category
- Vegetable
- Availability
- In season
- Season
- October – December
- Minimum order
- Ask our team
- Origin
- Guatemala
- Also known as
- Calabaza ayote
- How it's used
- Cooked in soups and stews, and simmered in chunks with panela and cinnamon for ayote en dulce, a traditional Central American sweet.
- Choosing and storing
- Choose squash that feels heavy for its size with a hard, unbroken rind. Whole squash keeps for weeks in a cool, dry, ventilated place; once cut, wrap and refrigerate and use within a few days.
- Delivery
- Pickup or delivery six days a week across Southern California; shipping to other states by truck, and air freight on request.
Availability updates daily with the season. Quotes are answered within two business days.
Questions buyers ask
Is Ayote Squash in season now?
Yes, it is available now. Its usual season is October – December.
Do you sell Ayote Squash wholesale outside Los Angeles?
Yes. We deliver from the Los Angeles Produce Market across Southern California, ship to other states by truck, and arrange air freight on request.
What is the minimum order for Ayote Squash?
It varies by product size and season; ask our team.
How do I get a price for Ayote Squash?
Request a quote below with the quantity you need. We answer within two business days.
Where does your Ayote Squash come from?
Guatemala.
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