Beetroot
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| Infobox on Beetroot | |
|---|---|
| Example of Beetroot |  |
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 0°C to 1°C (see text) |
| Highest freezing point | -0,5°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 2°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 95%-100% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 10 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 2-3 weeks(bunched) 3-8 months (topped) |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | Non-climacteric |
| Ethylene production | Very low |
| Ethylene sensitivity | Medium |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | >5% O2; <5% CO2 |
| Potential benefits | Very little effect |
| Availability | |
| Australia Chile Cyprus France/Spain/Portugal Ireland Netherlands |
May - June December - May October - June April - June April - November On demand |