Commodity Maximum Transit & Shelf Life (Days) Optimum Transit Temperature Hightest Freezing Point Recommended Container Temperature Setpoint Air Exchange
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Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Acerola 50-58 32 0 32-35 0-1.7 0-1.7   M 85-90
Amaranth 10-14 52 0 32-35 0-1.7 0-1.7   L 95-100
Anise 14-21 32 0 32-35 0.1.7 0.1.7   L 90-95
Apple (non-chilling sensitive) 90-240 30 -1.1 29.3 -1.5 32-35 0-1.7 H 90-95
Apple (chilling sensitive) 40-45 40 4.4 29.3 -1.5 40-42 4.4-5.6 H 90-95
Apricot 7-14 31 -0.5 30.1 -1.1 31-35 -0.6 to 1.7 H 90-95
Artichoke, Globe 10-16 32 0 29.9 -1.2 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Artichoke, Jerusalem 100-150 32 0 27.5 -2.5 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Asian Pear 150-180 34 1.1 29.2 -1.6 34-36 1.1-2.2 H 90-95
Asparagus 14-21 35 1.7 30.9 -0.6 32-35 0-1.7 H 90-95
Atemoya 28-42 55 12.8   55-58 12.8-14.4 M 85-90
Aubergine (Eggplant) 10-14 50 10.0 30.6 -0.8 50-54 10.0-12.2 L 90-95
Avocado (California) 14-28 38 3.3 31.5 -0.3 38-40 3.3-4.4 H 85-90
Avocado (Tropical) 14-28 50 10.0 31.5 -0.3 45-55 7.2-12.8 H 85-90
Babaco 7-21 45 7.2   45-48 7.2-8.9 M 85-90
Baby Com 4-8 32 0 30.9 -0.6 32-35 0-1.7 M 90-95
Banana 7-28 58 14.4 30.6 -0.8 56-58 13.3-14.4 H 90-95
Barbados Cherry 49-56 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 M 85-90
Bean Sprouts 49-63 32 0 31.3 -0.4 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Beans, Lima 7-10 32 0 31.0 -0.6 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Beans, Snap or Green 10-14 45 7.2 30.7 -0.7 41-45 5.0-7.2 H 90-95
Beets (bunch) 10-14 32 0 31.3 -0.4 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Beets (roots) 90-150 32 0 30.3 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Belgian Endive 14-28 36 2.2   36-38 2.2-3.3 M 95-98
Berries:
Blackberry 2-3 31 -0.5 30.6 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Blueberry 10-18 31 -0.5 29.7 -1.3 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Cranberry 60-120 36 2.2 30.4 -0.9 36-40 2.2-4.4 L 90-95
Currants 7-14 31 -0.5 30.2 -1.0 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Dewberry 2-3 31 -0.5 29.7 -1.3 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Elderberry 5-14 31 -0.5 30.0 -1.1 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Gooseberry 14-28 31 -0.5 30.0 -1.1 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Loganberry 2-3 31 -0.5 29.7 -1.7 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Raspberry 2-3 31 -0.5 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Strawberry 5-10 31 -0.5 30.6 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) 14-21 53 11.7   53-55 11.7-12.8 L 85-90
Black Radish 60-120 32 0 30.7 -0.7 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Black Sapote 14-21 55 12.8   55-60 12.8-15.6 M 85-90
Blood Orange 21-56 40 4.4   40-44 4.4-6.7 H 90-95
Bok Choy 21 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Boniato 20-150 55 12.8   55-60 12.8-15.6 H 85-90
Breadfruit 14-40 56 13.3   56-58 13.3-14.4 H 85-90
Broccoli 10-14 32 0 30.9 -0.6 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Brussel Sprouts 21-35 32 0 30.5 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Cabbage, Chinese 30-60 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Cabbage (green, red, savoy) 90-180 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Cabbage (white) 90-180 32 0 29.5 -1.4 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Cactus Pears 21 36 2.2   36-40 2.2-4.4 M 90-95
Caimito 21 38 3.3   38 3.3 H 90
Calabaza 60-90 50 10.0   50-55 10.0-12.8 H 50-70
Calamondin 14 48 8.9   48-50 8.9-10.0 H 90
Canistel 21 55 12.8   55-60 12.8-15.6 H 85-90
Cantaloupe 10-14 38 3.3 29.9 -1.2 36-41 2.2-5.0 H 85-90
Cape Gooseberry 30-60 54 12.2   54-59 12.2-15.0 M 80
Carambola (Star Fruit) 21-28 48 8.9   48-50 8.9-10.0 M 90-95
Carrots, topped 28-180 32 0 29.5 -1.4 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Casaba melon 21-28 50 10.0 30.1 -1.1 45-50 7.2-10.0 H 85-90
Cashew Apple 35 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 M 85-90
Cassava 14-21 56 13.3   56-58 13.3-14.4 L 85-90
Cauliflower 20-30 32 0 30.6 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Celeriac 180-240 32 0 30.3 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Celery 14-28 32 0 31.1 -0.5 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Chantarelle 14 32 0   32-36 0-2.2 N 85-90
Chard 10-14 32 0 31.9 -0.1 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Chayote 8-10 45 7.2 31.0 -0.5 45-50 7.2-10.0 H 85-90
Cherry, Sour 3-7 31 -0.5 29.0 -1.7 31-33 -0.6 to 0.6 L 90-95
Cherry, Sweet 14-21 30 -1.1 28.8 -1.8 30-33 -1.1 to 0.6 L 90-95
Chicory 14-28 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Chili (Pepper) 14-21 46 7.8 30.7 -0.7 45-50 7.2-10.0 M 90-95
Chinese Artichoke 7-14 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 N 90-95
Chinese Cabbage 60-90 32 0   32 0 H 95-100
Chinese Gooseberry 28-84 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 N 90-95
Clementine 14-28 40 4.4   38-40 3.3-4.4 L 90-95
Coconut 30-60 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 N 80-85
Collards 10-14 32 0 30.6 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Corn, Sweet 4-6 32 0 30.9 -0.6 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Courgette (Zucchini) 14-21 45 7.2 31.1 -0.5 45-50 7.2-10.0 M 90-95
Crenshaw Melon 21-28 50 10.0 30.1 -1.1 45-50 7.2-10.0 H 85-90
Cucumbers 10-14 50 10.0 30.1 -0.5 50-52 10.0-11.1 H 90-95
Custard Apple (Sweetsop) 28-42 41 5.0   41-45 5.0-7.2 M 85-90
Daikon 120 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 95-100
Dasheen or Taro 42-140 56 13.3   52-56 11.1-13.3 L 85-90
Dates 165-365 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 L 70-75
Durian 42-56 39 3.9   39-42 3.9-5.6 M 85-90
Eggplant 10-14 50 10.0 30.6 -0.8 50-54 10.0-12.2 L 90-95
Endive (Escarole) 14-21 32 0 31.9 -0.1 32-34 0-1.1 M 95-100
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) 14-2 41 5.0   4-50 5.0-10.0 M 90
Fennel 14-28 32 0   32-34 1.1-2.2 N 90-95
Figs 7-10 32 0 27.6 -2.4 32-34 0-1.1 M 85-90
Garlic 140-210 32 0 30.5 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 L 65-70
Ginger 90-180 55 12.8   55-56 12.8-13.3 L 65-70
Granadila 21-28 50 10.0   50 10.0 H 85-90
Grapefruit (CA & Z) 28-42 56 13.3 30.0 -1.1 50-60 10.0-15.6 H 85-95
Grapefruit (FL & TX) 28-42 56 13.3 30.0 -1.1 50-60 10.0-15.6 H 85-95
Grapefruit (Mexico) 28-42 56 13.3 30.0 -1.1 56-60 13.3-15.6 H 85-95
Grapes 56-180 30 -1.1 28.1 -2.2 31-3 -0.6 to 0.6 L 90-95
"Greens, Leafy" 10-14 32 0 31.7 -0.2 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Guava 14-21 50 10.0   48-50 8.9-10.0 M 85-90
Haricot Vert 7-10 40 4.4   40-45 4.4-7.2 M 95
honeydew Melon (untreated) 21-28 50 10.0 30.3 -1.0 46-50 7.8-10.0 H 85-90
Honeydew Melon (C2H4 treated) 21-28 50 10.0 30.9 -0.4 36-38 2.2-3.3 H 85-90
Horseradish 300-350 32 0 28.7 -1.8 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Jackfruit 14-45 56 13.3   54-56 12.2-13.0 H 85-90
Jaffa Orange 56-85 46 7.8   46-50 7.8-10.0 H 85-90
Japanese Eggplant 7 46 7.8   46-54 7.8-12.2 H 90-95
Jerusalem Artichoke 100-150 32 0 27.5 -2.5 32-34 0-1.1 L 90-95
Jicama 30-60 55 12.8   55-65 12.8-18/3 H 65-70
Kaki (Persimmon) 60-90 32 0 28.1 -2.2 31-33 -0.6 to 0.6 H 90-95
Kale 10-14 32 0 31.1 -0.5 32-34 0-1.1 M 95-100
Kiwano 180 50 10.0   50-60 10.0-5.6 H 90
Kiwifruit (Chinese Gooseberry) 28-84 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Kohlrabi 25-30 32 0 30.2 -1.0 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Kumquat 14-28 40 4.4   40 4.4 M 90-95
Langsat 14 52 11.1   52-58 11.1-14.4 H 85-90
Leeks 60-90 32 0 30.7 -0.7 32-34 0-1.1 M 95-100
Lemon 30-180 54 12.2 29.4 -1.4 50-55 10.0-12.8 H 85-90
Lettuce (butterhead) 8-12 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Lettuce (head) 14-21 32 0 31.7 -0.2 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Lettuce (iceberg) 9-14 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Lime (Persian, Tahiti) 21-35 54 12.2 29.1 -1.6 52-55 11.1-12.8 H 85-90
Lime (Mexican, Key) 42-56 54 12.2 29.1 -1.6 52-55 11.1-12.8 H 85-90
Limequat 21-28 50 10.0   50 10.0 H 90-95
Lo Bok 60-120 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Longan 21-35 35 1.7 35 1.7 M 90-95
Loquat 14-21 32 0 32 0 M 90
Lychee 21-35 41 5.0   35-50 1.7-10.0 M 90-95
Malanga 90 45 7.2   45 7.2 N 70-80
Mandarine 14-28 45 7.2 30.1 -1.1 44-46 6.7-7.8 85-90
Marney 14-42 55 12.8   55-60 12.8-15.6 H 90-95
Mango 14-25 56 13.3 30.4 -0.9 54-56 12.2-13.3 H 85-90
Mangosteen 14-25 56 13.3   54-56 12.2-13.3 H 85-90
Manico (Yuca) 150-180 32 0   32-36 0-2.2 N 85-90
Mineola 21-35 38 3.3   39-44 3.9-6.7 M 90-95
Mushrooms 12-17 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Nectarine 14-28 31 -0.5   31-32 -0.6 H 90-95
Okra 7-14 50 10.0 28.7 -1.8 47-50 8.3-10.0 M 90-95
Olive 28-42 45 7.2 29.4 -1.4 44-46 6.7-7.8 H 85-90
Onions(dry) 30-180 32 0 30.6 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 M 65-75
Onions (green) 7-10 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 M 95-100
Orange (CA & AZ) 21-56 45 7.2 30.6 -0.8 40-45 4.4-7.2 H 85-90
Orange (FL & TX) 56-84 36 2.2 30.6 -0.8 34-36 1.1-2.2 H 85-90
Pak Choi 30-40 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Papaya 7-21 54 12.2 30.4 -0.9 53-55 11.7-12.8 H 85-90
Paprika 12-18 50 10.0 30.7 -0.7 45-50 7.2-10.0 M 90-95
Parsley 30-60 32 0 30.0 -1.1 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Parsnip 120-150 32 0 30.4 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Passion Fruit 14-21 54 12.2   53-55 11.7-12.8 H 90-95
Peach 14-28 31 -0.5 30.3 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Pear (Anjou) 120-180 30 -1.1 29.2 -1.6 31-34 -0.6 to 1.1 H 90-95
Pear (Bosc, Bartiett) 60-90 30 -1.1 29.2 -1.6 31-34 -0.6 to 1.1 H 90-95
Peas 7-10 32 0 30.9 -0.6 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Pepino 30 40 4.4   40-42 4.4-5.6 M 85-90
Pepper, Bell (Sweet) 12-18 50 10.0 30.7 -0.7 45-50 7.2-10.0 M 90-95
Peppers, Chili 14-21 50 10.0 30.7 -0.7 45-50 7.2-10.0 M 90-95
Persian melon 14-21 50 10.0 30.6 -0.8 46-50 7.8-10.0 H 85-90
Persimmon (Fuyu) 35-84 50 10.0 28.1 -2.2 48-50 8.9-10.0 H 90-95
Persimmon (Hachiya) 5-90 41 5.0 28.1 -2.2 40-40-45 4.4-7.2 H 90-95
Pineapple 14-36 50 10.0 30.0 -1.1 45-50 7.2-10.0 L 85-90
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) 14-21 41 5.0   41-50 5.0-10.0 M 90-95
Plantain 10-35 58 14.4 30.6 -0.8 54-58 12.2-14.4 H 85-90
Plum & Prune 14-28 31 -0.5 30.5 -0.8 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Pomegranate 28-56 41 5.0 27.6 -3.0 40-44 4.4-6.7 L 90-95
Potato, processing 56-175 50-10.0   30.5 -0.8 48-52 8.9-11.1 M 90-95
Potato, seed 84-175 40 4.4 30.5 -0.8 38-41 3.5-5.0 M 90-95
Potato, table 56-140 45 7.2 30.5 -0.8 45-46 7.2-7.8 M 90-95
Prickly Pear 21-28 41 5.0   40-45 4.4-7.2 M 90-95
Pummelo 84 45 7.2   45-48 7.2-8.9 M 85-90
Pumpkin 84-160 54 12.2 30.5 -0.8 50-65 10.0-12.8 L 70-75
Quince 60-90 31 -0.5 28.4 -2.0 32-34 0-1.1 H 90-95
Raddichio 14-21 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 N 95-100
Radish 21-28 32 0 30.7 -0.7 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Red Beet 120-180 37 2.8   37-39 2.8-3.9 L 95-98
Red Whortleberry (cowberry) 21-280 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 N 90-95
Rambutan 7-21 54 12.2   50-54 10.0-12.2 H 85-90
Rhubarb 14-21 32 0 30.3 -0.9 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Rutabaga 60-120 32 0 30.1 -1.1 32-34 0-.1.1 L 95-100
Salsify 60-120 32 0 30.1 -1.1 32-34 0-1.1 L 95-100
Sapodilla 14-21 60 15.6   60-68 15.-20.0 H 85-90
Sapota 14-21 54 12.2   54-56 12.2-13.3 H 85-90
Satsumas 56-84 39 3.9   37-39 2.8-3.9 M 85-90
Scorzonera 180 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 N 95-98
Seville Orange (Sour Orange) 90 50 10.0   50-54 10.0-12.2 M 85-90
Snow Pea 7-14 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 M 90-95
Spinach 10-14 32 0 31.5 -0.3 32-34 0-1.1 H 95-100
Squash, soft skin (summer) 7-14 50 10.0 31.1 -0.5 49-51 9.4-10.6 M 90-95
Squash, hard skin (winter) 84-150 54 12.2 30.5 -0.8 52-56 11.1-13.3 L 70-75
Star Fruit 21-28 48 8.9   48-50 8.9-10.0 85-90
Sugar Apple 28 45 7.2   45-47 7.2-8.3 H 85-90
Sugar Pea (Snow Pea) 7-14 32 0   32-34 0-1.1 M