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Important Information - Storage conditions listed are for transit and short term storage. Where long term storage is anticipated other conditions may be more appropriate, especially for products indicated as sensitive to chilling injury. Specific information not included in this guide should be sought for long term storage.
For some products which are often handled at immature stage, separate storage conditions are listing for ripe and unripe product. Storage condition's listed are for short term storage, and these conditions are not always appropriate for product ripening. Specific Information not included in this guide should be sought for optimum ripening conditions. Optimum storage conditions can vary between varieties, intended market outlet can be influenced by pre-harvest conditions.
temperatures listed are product, not air temperatures.
While all reasonable care has been taken in preparing this produce handling guide, SARDI, PIRSA, SAFCSC, SAAFEC accept no liability resulting from the interpretation or use of the information set out in this guide.
Produce Handling Guidelines reproduced with permission from:
This information is also available in wall chart form. For further Information please contact:
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
GPO Box 397
Adelaide SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8308 9397
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