U.S. Grades
U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, U.S. Commercial and U.S. No. 2.
Containers
12, 15, 18 and 23 count cartons; 18 to 45 count crates.
Compatibility
Group 4. Ethylene producer.
Temperature
USDA recommended storage 36° to 41° F. (2.5° to 5.0° C.) Approximate freezing point 29.9° F. (-1.2° C.)
To prevent deterioration after harvest, the melons should be promptly precooled and maintained at temperatures between 36° and 41° F. Some shippers request refrigeration settings near 32° F. for short periods of transit. These cooler temperatures should not be held longer than a few days as chilling injury may result.
