Pre-Conditioning & Ripening Manual
Pre-Conditioning/Ripening Procedures for Non-Forced Air Rooms
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When it comes to ripening avocados, bananas, and tomatoes, it is best to handle each commodity separately due to different ethylene exposure, venting and temperature requirements.
Warehouse Stacking: (Air-Stacking)
(To be used when rooms are not forced air)
- Avocados should be stacked in an alternating four-block or five-block pattern. Adequate refrigeration and good air circulation will control heat build-up.
