date:Mar 15, 2013
e that they do not come into direct contact with the soil as this is likely to result in contamination which will increase the risk of decay.
It is advised to make frequent trips to the packing house to enable prompt removal of field heat.
Transport to the Packing House
If the transport distance is short, then this may be done in covered trucks. When the travel time from the field to the packing house exceeds 1 hour, a refrigerated truck should ideally be used.
Upon Arrival at the Packing