6. Shade is cheap and important. Use trees or a shade cover on field wagons, trucks,
and market areas. Hold produce in a shaded area while awaiting packing. Perform
sorting and packing operations in a shaded location. Vegetables exposed to the sun
will absorb solar energy and become warmer than those in the shade. This is
especially true of dark-collared vegetables, such as zucchini squash, eggplants,
peppers, watermelons, green beans, and tomatoes, which are often harvested
during the middle of summer when solar energy is at a maximum. Workers will be
more comfortable and, thus, work more efficiently in a shaded area. Shade may be