Post harvest practices from the orchard to the pack house
Fruit are harvested from early morning and throughout the day. Bruise prone fruit, however, such
as Golden Delicious and Pink Lady® brand apples are picked from late morning when the dew
has disappeared from the fruit. All fruit is harvested by hand into picking bags that are emptied
into wooden bins lined with plastic to prevent rubbing and abrasions. These bins are transported
by tractor or truck to the cold store within 24 hours where, depending on the cultivar, they may
be subjected to post harvest chemical drenches as required.