For
best results, fruit should be gassed as soon after harvesting
as possible.
Avocados
should be warmed to 65°- 70°F before ripening.
Ripener
I Concentrate should be used in ARCO Ethylene Generators
to produce ethylene for proper ripening. Maintain 100 - 150 PPM
of ethylene for 24 - 48 hours for early season fruit and 8 - 12
hours for late season fruit.
Good
airflow through the cartons is essential.
Do
not use ethylene generators in rooms less than 1500 cubic feet.
During
the entire ripening process, avocados must be vented every 12
hours to avoid CO2 buildup, which will cause the avocados
to not ripen properly.
Humidity
should be maintained at 85 - 90%.
If
ripe fruit is being held more than 2 -3 days, the pulp temperature
should be lowered to 40°- 45°F.