Introduction
Carrots grown in Western Australia for the local market and export are usually hydro-cooled before packing and then cool-stored. Exported carrots may spend up to three weeks in cool storage and refrigerated sea containers before reaching markets.
Carrots are susceptible to a number of postharvest diseases and disorders. This page describes some of the major postharvest problems found in carrots in Western Australia and presents control measures that growers and exporters can follow for better quality carrots.