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Watermelons

Recommended

Conventional cooling

Dynamic Cooling

Pre-cooling

De-greening

Ripening

General Tips for Watermelons

Storage temperatureRelative Humidity (RH)DurationPre-coolingSensitivity to ethyleneEthylene ProductionControlled Atmosphere
Storage temperature: 10 °C – 15 °C
Relative Humidity (RH): 85 % – 90 %
Duration: 2 – 3 weeks
Pre-cooling: Not required
Sensitivity to ethylene: High
Ethylene Production: Low
Controlled Atmosphere: Not recommended

Storage Temperature: It is recommended to store at 10 °C – 15 °C

Storage Duration: The suggested period is 2 – 3 weeks.

Ventilation: Requires a dedicated study and installation of a digitally-controlled ventilation mechanism to remove respiration products (like ethylene) from the chamber.

Controlled Atmosphere: Not recommended for smaller productions; offers limited benefit compared to regular cold-storage.

IMPORTANT TIPS
  • Do not store below 10 °C – lower temperatures can cause product damage.
  • Avoid temperature fluctuations – they can cause cracking on the surface of the fruit.
  • Use ventilation during storage to remove ethylene – ethylene build-up can cause colour deterioration.