the pressurized ripening system draws air evenly though the banana boxes, rather than around them.
Because of that, you must use a tighter stacking pattern with PRS ripening than with conventional ripening.
PRS provides superior temperature control.
Also, you will not have to restack pallets to prepare them for the ripening room.
Air circulation is vital when ripening bananas.
the more even the circulation of air, the more consistent the ripening process.
stacking patterns have a direct effect on air circulation; be sure to use a stacking pattern appropriate for your ripening
this stacking pattern is the only pattern to be used in pressurized ripening rooms and should not be used in conventional rooms. the tight stack is specifically used so that, under pressure air is pulled evenly and consistently through the side vents and hand holes. an added benefit of this pattern is that it eliminate the need to restack.
boxes are stacked 8 layers high immediately after the fruit is packed on the farms and remain in the stack throughout transit, ripening and in some cases, delivery.