Optimum Relative Humidity: 65-75%
Benefits of CA: Low O2reduces respiration rate and may extend storage life. Elevated СО2may help reduce sprouting and root growth.
Benefits of Ethylene Removal: Garlic produces very little ethylene and is relatively insensitive to ethylene. Ethylene removal is generally not necessary.
Special Treatments Before Shipping: Garlic should be well cured before transportation or storage. Garlic is considered cured when the neck is tight and the outer scales are dry and will rustle. Sprout growth indicates too high a storage temperature and poorly cured bulbs. Root growth indicates too high a relative humidity. Garlic is sometimes treated with maleic hydrazide before harvest to prevent sprouting and extend the postharvest life.
Varietal Differences: Varietal differences in postharvest handling of garlic have not been documented.
Mixed Loads: Garlic should not be kept with other products that tend to absorb odors, particularly apples, pears and celery. Garlic may be kept with onions.
Cautions: It is imperative that the relative humidity be kept low to avoid sprouting and root growth of garlic as well as the growth of molds.
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