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Properties and Recommended Conditions
for Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Compiled by Marita Cantwell
November 2001
By Common Name: D-G
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Common name
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Scientific name
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Storage temperature
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Relative humidity
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Highest freezing temperature
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Ethylene* production
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Ethylene** sensitivity
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Approximate Storage-life
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Observations and
Beneficial CA conditions
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°C
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°F
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%
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°C
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°F
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Daikon;
Oriental radish |
Raphanus sativus |
0-1 |
32-34 |
95-100 |
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VL |
L |
4 months |
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| Dasheen |
see Taro |
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| Date |
Phoenix dactylifera |
-18-0 |
0-32 |
75 |
-15.7 |
3.7 |
VL |
L |
6-12 months |
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| Dill |
see Herbs |
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| Durian |
Durio zibethinus |
4-6 |
39-42 |
85-90 |
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6-8 weeks |
3-5% O2 + 5-15 CO2 |
| Eggplant |
Solanum melongena |
10-12 |
50-54 |
90-95 |
-0.8 |
30.6 |
L |
M |
1-2 weeks |
3-5% O2 + 0% CO2 |
| Endive, Escarole |
Cichorium endivia |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.1 |
31.7 |
VL |
M |
2-4 weeks |
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--Belgian endive;
Witloof chicory |
Cichorium intybus |
2-3 |
36-38 |
95-98 |
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VL |
M |
2-4 weeks |
light causes greening;
3-4% O2 + 4-5% CO2 |
| Epazote |
see Herbs |
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| Fava bean |
see Beans |
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Feijoa,
Pineapple guava |
Feijoa sellowiana |
5-10 |
41-50 |
90 |
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M |
L |
2-3 weeks |
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| Fennel, see anise |
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| Fig |
Ficus carica |
-0.5-0 |
31-32 |
85-90 |
-2.4 |
27.6 |
M |
L |
7-10 days |
5-10% O2 + 15-20% CO2 |
| Garlic bulb |
Allium sativum |
-1-0 |
30-32 |
65-70 |
-2.0 |
28.4 |
VL |
L |
6-7 months |
0.5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
13 |
55 |
65 |
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VL |
L |
6 months |
no CA benefit |
| Gooseberry |
Ribes grossularia |
-0.5-0 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
-1.1 |
30.0 |
L |
L |
3-4 weeks |
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| Granadilla |
see Passionfruit |
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| Grape |
Vitis vinifera
a = fruit
b = stem |
-0.5 - 0 |
31-32 |
90-95 |
-2.7 a
-2.0 b |
27.1 a
28.4 b |
VL |
L |
1-6 months |
2-5% O2 + 1-3% CO2; to 4 wks
5-10% O2 + 10-15 CO2 |
| --American grape |
Vitis labrusca |
-1 to -0.5 |
30-31 |
90-95 |
-1.4 |
29.4 |
VL |
L |
2-8 weeks |
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| Grapefruit |
see Citrus |
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| Guava |
Psidium guajava |
5-10 |
41-50 |
90 |
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L |
M |
2-3 weeks |
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*Ethylene production rate:
VL = very low (<0.1 µL/kg-hr at 20°C)
L = low (0.1=1.0 µL/kg-hr)
M = moderate (1.0-10.0 µL/kg-hr)
H = high (10-100 µL/kg-hr)
VH = very high (>100 µL/kg-hr)
**Ethylene sensitivity (detrimental effects include yellowing, softening, increased
decay, loss of leaves, browning)
L = low sensitivity
M= moderately sensitive
H = highly sensitive
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