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PROTOCOL FOR PACKING Radish | Kohlrabi
| Leek | Kale | Collard
Optimum Transit Conditions:
Pulp Temperature: 0°C
Relative Humidity: 95% to 100%
Freezing Injury Point: -0.7°C
Approximate Storage Life:
- Radish & Kohlrabi - 4 to 6 weeks
- Leek - 12 to 14 weeks
- Kale & Collard - 10 to 20 days
Deterioration Factors:
- Rots & Moulds;
- Moisture loss;
- Temperature abuse.
Harvesting & Storage:
After harvest pre-cool promptly to remove field heat.
To minimise moisture loss, only use well vented cartons,
with LLS Smartbags to maximise airflow through the cartons
during transit and storage. Once the pulp temperature
has been stabilised, pack produce into LLS Smartbags
and then close. Ensure produce is packed dry.
Caution:
The above produce should only be transported with compatible
produce as odours will be absorbed by other sensitive
produce, ie; apples, stonefruit, celery.
Critical Path Analysis:
- Harvest
- Pre chill for 24 hours at 0°C.
- Sort & Grade
- Pack dry produce into LLS Smartbag - then close
- Close carton and store on Pallet - Do not shrink
wrap cartons
- Re - Store in Coolroom at 0°C
Disclaimer:
As Long Life Solutions Ltd has no control over handling,
storage or transportation of fresh produce packed in
its product, the company or its nominated agents, make
no express or implied guarantees and therefore all risks
associated with the product are the responsibility of
the user.
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