How to store cherries
First, before warehouse disinfection, it's recommended to use CT-efficient warehouse disinfectant for better results. The storage temperature should be lowered to 3-4°C prior to placing the fruit inside. This helps in maintaining the quality and extending the shelf life of the fruits. Second, select ripe fruits that are fully colored but not yet softened, and harvest them with their stems intact. Avoid harvesting during or just after rain, as this can reduce the fruit's ability to store properly. If there has been 3-4 days of pre-harvest rain, irrigation in the orchard may lead to poor storage performance. To improve storage resistance, it is advisable to spray a 0.5% calcium chloride solution before harvest. Once harvested, the fruits can be placed directly into boxes lined with large cherry preservation bags in the field. Each box should weigh between 4-5 kg. Place one CT2 No. 1 preservative bag per kilogram of fruit. Make sure both ends of the bag are open. Before boxing, remove any diseased, rotten, or overripe fruits to ensure only high-quality produce is stored. After packing, immediately move the boxes to a 0°C storage area and open the bags to start the pre-cooling process. Third, pre-cooling typically takes around 10 hours. Once the fruit temperature reaches 0°C, add 4 packets of black drug. Be careful not to let the drug package touch the fruit directly; wrap it in toilet paper first and then secure the bag mouth tightly. Fourth, during storage, maintain a constant temperature of 0°C and keep the relative humidity between 90% and 95%. These conditions are essential for preserving the freshness and quality of the fruit throughout the storage period. Regular monitoring of temperature and humidity levels is recommended to ensure optimal storage conditions and prevent spoilage. Corn Maltodextrin Powder,Organic Corn Maltodextrin,Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin,Organic Food Ingredients Qingdao Bailong Huichuang Bio-tech Co., Ltd. , https://www.sdblcycn.com