Papayas
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| Infobox on Papayas | |
|---|---|
| Example of Papayas |  |
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 10°C (green) 7°C (turning) |
| Highest freezing point | -0,9°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 2°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 90% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 25 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 3-4 weeks (green) 2-3 weeks (turning) |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | Climacteric |
| Ethylene production | High |
| Ethylene sensitivity | High |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | 5%-8% CO2; 2%-5% O2 |
| Potential benefits | Slight to moderate |
| Availability | |
| South Africa South America Central America |
November - May November-June |