Businessman Rigoberto Armienta has successfully cultivated hatter nut and acorn squash in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, a region not typically known for their production. These squash varieties are popular in Canada and the United States, where they are used to make creams or soups. Despite their long shelf life of up to five months, there is currently no market for these squash in Mexico, where they are usually sold as decoration for Halloween. Armienta is considering exporting these squash to the United States or Canada.