What are harvest delay techniques?

Specialised postharvest handling practices and treatment methods are needed in order to extend the shelf life of the crop after harvest. Failure to adhere to these specialised .... Meanwhile, any delay between harvest and consumption of tomatoes can result in losses [45]. read more

Method 2: Harvest the more developed top nugs of the plant first. Harvest branches seperately and let lower flowers continue to develop and mature. Go on a branch by branch basis and harvest individually as the flowers mature at their own pace. read more

Regardless of the scale of harvest, from domestic garden to industrialised farm, the basic principles of post-harvest handling for most crops are the same: handle with care to avoid damage (cutting, crushing, bruising), cool immediately and maintain in cool conditions, and cull (remove damaged items). read more