Temperate fruits and vegetables not sensitive to cold
Store at 0oC and 90-100% relative humidity.
Products such as apples and apricots produce ethylene and those that are sensitive to ethylene such as artichokes and asparagus should not be stored together. Items in the third column in the table below can be stored for short periods with those in either of the first two columns.
| Ethylene producers | Sensitive to ethylene | Able to be stored with others for short periods |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Artichoke | Beetroot |
| Apricot | Asparagus | Cherry |
| Fig | Broccoli | Coconut |
| Kiwifruit - ripe | Brussels sprout | Grapes |
| Nectarine | Cabbage | Kohl rabi |
| Peach | Cauliflower | Lychee |
| Pear | Celery | Mushroom |
| Plum | Sweetcorn | Parsnip |
| Endive | Pea | |
| Kiwifruit - unripe | Persimmon | |
| Leafy greens - kale, Swiss chard | Radish | |
| Leek | Vegetables – fresh precut | |
| Lettuce | Turnip | |
| Oranges | ||
| Parsley | ||
| Rhubarb | ||
| Silverbeet | ||
| Strawberries |