Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Storage and marketing

• Fruits harvested at the marketable stage can be stored for 3-4 days in a cool place without any adverse effects. Harvesting should be done at proper edible maturity. Grading of fruits should be done according to size. The fruits are packed in separate baskets. The fruits are marketed in local and distant markets.
• The plastic crates are also used for packing of fruits.Care should be taken that the fruits should not have any injury during transit. The fresh and tender fruits should reach the consumer. The fruits are packed in bamboo baskets with proper padding to prevent injury in transit.