Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Post harvest handling and storage

Ripening and storage

• Fruits ripen after harvest in about 4-13 days depending upon cultivar.
• Ripening can be hastened by treating with ethrel (250-750 ppm).
• Between 12-14⁰C fruits ripen slowly and keep well for about 5 weeks, Ripe fruits can be stored at 2-3⁰C and 85-90 % R.H. for 6 weeks and firm fruits for 8 weeks at 3 to 5⁰C and 85-95 % R.H.