Oranges
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| Infobox on Oranges | |
|---|---|
| Example of Oranges |  |
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 2°C to 7°C (dependent upon cultivar/origin) Some examples: Navel: Moroccan, Spanish, 2°C to 3°C Salustiana: Spanish, 2°C Valencia Late: Moroccan, Cyprus, 2°C to 3°C Spanish, 2°C South African, 4,5°C USA (California), 2°C to 7°C |
| Highest freezing point | -0,8°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 5°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 90% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 25 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 2-3 months |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | Non-climacteric |
| Ethylene production | Very Low |
| Ethylene sensitivity | Moderate |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | 0%-5% CO2; 5%-10% O2 |
| Potential benefits | Low O2 delays senescence Elevated CO2 may reduce chilling injury symptoms in some cases |
| Availability | |
| Morocco Spain South Africa South America |
November - June October - July |