Before grading, spray fruit with a fungicide to control
anthracnose disease as the fruit ripens. If fruit is
being marketed in Victoria, dipping in an approved
insecticide is required for fruit fly control. A drying
tunnel or fans can be used to dry fruit. Do not pack
wet fruit as skin browning may occur.
Brushes on the grader polish the skin and enhances the
fruits bloom. Fruit are usually graded into 3 quality
grades: first grade, second grade and processing fruit,
depending on the type and size of blemish.
Fruit sizes for KP range from extra large 10–12s, large
14–16s, medium 18–20s and small 22–25s per single
layer tray. Trays contain around 7 kg of fruit.