Difference between revisions of "Kiwifruit"

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| Locations                          = New Zealand <br> South Africa <br> South America
 
| Locations                          = New Zealand <br> South Africa <br> South America
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| Months                              = June - January <br> May - June <br> March-August
 
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Revision as of 11:08, 10 March 2011

Infobox on Kiwifruit
Example of Kiwifruit
Kiwi.jpg
Freshness facts
Optimum carrying temperature 0°C
Highest freezing point -1,5°C
Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers Max. 2°C above carrying temperature
Optimum humidity 90%-95%
Ventilation setting for containers 60 m³/hr
Storage life 2-3 months
Climacteric / non-climacteric {{{Climateric / non-climateric}}}
Ethylene production Low
Ethylene sensitivity High
Modified / controlled atmosphere 3%-5% CO2; 1%-2% O2
Potential benefits Excellent
Low O2 delays ripening
Elevated CO2 can aid in retaining firmness
Availability
New Zealand
South Africa
South America
June - January
May - June
March-August

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