Fresh Long Opo Chinese Squash – Delivered Across Canada

Bring home clean mild flavour with tender green flesh. Our Opo Squash arrives firm and fresh for your everyday cooking.

Why Choose Long Opo Chinese Squash

Opo, also known as Lauki, Calabash, or Bottle Gourd, is a long light green squash used across Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. It stays mild and soft after cooking. The skin remains smooth and easy to peel.

Taste and Texture

Opo tastes mild with soft flesh. It absorbs seasoning well. The aroma is clean and fresh.

Sourced From Quality Farms

We source from Mexico, the USA, and select Asian growers during peak supply. Farmers harvest young fruit for better texture. Each squash ships chilled to Canada and is inspected for firmness and colour.

Opo fits Canadian kitchens. Use it in soups, stir fries, curries, dumpling fillings, and stews.

Nutrition & Wellness Benefits

Opo offers hydration, fibre, and vitamin C.

Per 100g (USDA gourd data):

• Calories: 14 kcal

• Fibre: 0.5 g

• Vitamin C: 10 mg

• Potassium: 150 mg

• Water content: about 92 percent

Health highlights:

• Supports hydration

• Low calorie

• Provides potassium

• Easy to digest

No additives.

How to Choose, Prep & Store

Choosing

Pick opo that is firm, smooth, and pale green. Avoid soft spots or bruises.

Prep

1. Rinse

2. Peel thin outer skin

3. Slice lengthwise

4. Remove soft seeds if the squash is older

5. Cube or slice for cooking

Storage

• Keep whole squash in the fridge for 5 to 7 days

• Store cut pieces in sealed containers for 2 to 3 days

• Freeze cooked opo for 2 months

Recipe Ideas

Opo Vegetable Soup

Simmer opo cubes with chicken broth, ginger, and scallions for a warm soup.

Opo Stir Fry

Stir fry opo with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil.

Provenance & Seasonality

Our Long Opo Chinese Squash comes from:

• Mexico

• USA

• Select Asian growers

Seasonal peaks:

• Mexico: November to May

• USA: June to September

• Imports: year-round

Growers use hand harvesting and efficient water use. Squash ships in recyclable insulated boxes.

Delivery & Packaging (Canada)

We deliver fresh Opo across:

• Ontario

• Quebec

• British Columbia

• Alberta

Delivery schedule:

• Ships 2 to 3 times weekly

• Standard delivery: 2 to 5 business days

• Faster options for major cities

Each squash arrives padded in eco-insulated packaging. Freshness is guaranteed.

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FAQs

1. Where to buy Opo Squash in Canada?
Order it here with nationwide delivery.

2. What does Opo taste like?
It tastes mild with soft texture.

3. How do you prepare Opo?
Peel, slice, remove soft seeds, and cube.

4. Can you eat Opo raw?
It is usually cooked for better flavour.

5. How long does Opo last?
Whole squash lasts 5 to 7 days in the fridge.

6. Do you need to peel Opo?
Yes. Peel the outer skin.

7. How do you know Opo is fresh?
It stays firm with smooth light green skin.

8. Can you freeze Opo?
Freeze cooked opo, not raw.

9. Is Opo healthy?
It offers hydration and potassium.

10. Does Opo contain seeds?
Young opo has small soft seeds. Older opo has larger seeds to remove.

11. What cuisines use Opo?
Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Middle Eastern dishes.

12. How big is one Opo?
Most measure 25 to 40 cm.

13. Should Opo be refrigerated?
Yes. Store it in the crisper.

14. Is Opo GMO?
No. It is naturally grown.

15. How do you cook Opo?
Use it for soups, stir fries, curries, or stews.

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