Asparagus will continue to develop after harvest which is why low temperature postharvest management is critical. Common disorders include upward bending of tips away from gravity and "feathering" (expansion and opening) of tips. Bending will also occur if tips expand to the top of the packaging and are deflectedSpear toughening occurs rapidly at temperatures above 10°C (50°F)Bruising and tip-breakage are signs of rough handling and can result in toughening of the spears from wound ethyleneAsparagus is sensitive to chilling injury after 10 days at 0°C (32°F). Symptoms of chilling injury include loss of sheen or glossiness and graying of the tips. A limp, wilted appearance may be observed. Severe chilling injury may result in darkening near tips in spots or streaksFreezing injury (water-soaked appearance leading to extreme softening) will likely result at temperatures of -0.6°C (30.9°F) or lower