Asparagus

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Infobox on Asparagus
Example of Asparagus
Asparagus.jpg
Freshness facts
Optimum carrying temperature 0°C / +2°C
Highest freezing point -0,6°C
Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers Max. 2°C above carrying temperature
Optimum humidity 95%
Ventilation setting for containers 25 m³/hr
Storage life 2-3 weeks
Climacteric / non-climacteric Non-climacteric
Ethylene production Very low
Ethylene sensitivity Medium
Modified / controlled atmosphere 5%-9% CO2 at 3°/6°C or 10%-14% at
Potential benefits O2 none; CO2 - high
Availability
Australia/New Zealand
South Africa
S. America
(Argentine/Chile)
C. America
N. America
N. Europe
Netherlands
September - December
September - December

August - December
June - February
February - June
March - June
April-July

Asparagus

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