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Properties and Recommended Conditions
for Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Compiled by Marita Cantwell
November 2001
By Common Name: H-K
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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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| Herbs, fresh culinary |
See specific herb |
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5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| --Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
10 |
50 |
90 |
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VL |
H |
7 days |
2% O2 + 0 to <10% CO2 |
| --Chives |
Allium schoenoprasum |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
L |
M |
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| --Cilantro, Chinese parsley |
Coriandrum sativum |
0-1 |
32-34 |
95-100 |
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VL |
H |
2 weeks |
3% O2 + 7-10% CO2; air + 7-10 CO2 |
| --Dill |
Anethum graveolens |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.7 |
30.7 |
VL |
H |
1-2 weeks |
5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| --Epazote |
Chenopodium
ambrosioides |
0-5 |
32-41 |
90-95 |
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VL |
M |
1-2 weeks |
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| --Mint |
Mentha spp. |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
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VL |
H |
2-3 weeks |
5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| --Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
0-5 |
32-41 |
90-95 |
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VL |
M |
1-2 weeks |
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| --Parsley |
Petroselinum crispum |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-1.1 |
30.0 |
VL |
H |
1-2 months |
5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| --Perilla, Shiso |
Perilla frutescens |
10 |
50 |
95 |
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VL |
M |
7 days |
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| --Sage |
Salvia officinalis |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
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2-3 weeks |
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| --Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
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2-3 weeks |
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| Horseradish |
Armoracia rusticana |
-1 to 0 |
30-32 |
98-100 |
-1.8 |
28.7 |
VL |
L |
10-12 mo. |
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| Husk Tomato |
see Tomatillo |
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| Jaboticaba |
Myrciaria cauliflora= Eugenia
cauliflora |
13-15 |
55-59 |
90-95 |
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2-3 days |
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| Jackfruit |
Artocarpus
heterophyllus |
13 |
55 |
85-90 |
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M |
M |
2-4 weeks |
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| Jerusalem artichoke |
see Artichoke |
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| Jicama, Yambean |
Pachyrrhizus erosus |
13-18 |
55-65 |
85-90 |
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VL |
L |
1-2 months |
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| Jujube; Chinese date |
Ziziphus jujuba |
2.5-10 |
36-50 |
85-90 |
-1.6 |
29.2 |
L |
M |
1 month |
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| Kaki |
see Persimmon |
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| Kale |
Brassica oleracea var.
acephala |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.5 |
31.1 |
VL |
H |
10-14 days |
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| Kiwano |
see African
horned melon |
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Kiwifruit;
Chinese gooseberry |
Actinidia chinensis |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
L |
H |
3-5 months |
1-2% O2 + 3-5% CO2 |
| Kohlrabi |
B. oleracea var.
Gongylodes |
0 |
32 |
98-100 |
-1.0 |
30.2 |
VL |
L |
2-3 months |
no CA benefit |
| Kumquat |
see Citrus |
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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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