Melons
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| Infobox on Melons | |
|---|---|
| Example of Melons |  |
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 2°C to 4°C (Cantaloupe) 8°C (Galia, Orange flesh) 10°C (Honey Dew, Piel de Sapo, Watermelons) |
| Highest freezing point | -1°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 2°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 90%-95% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 25 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 2-4 weeks (variety dependent) |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | Climacteric (Muskmelons) Non-climacteric (Watermelons) |
| Ethylene production | |
| Ethylene sensitivity | |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | |
| Potential benefits | |
| Availability | |