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deavoring to provide good apples , for the greatest £ain to both our ;» apple produceraand ov cou^tr^v Harvesting
Perhaps one of the worst hanr •vesting practices po be avoided i» that of harvesting immature apples. The consumer will not pu$K
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chase opr immature, “green” apples a second time. Apples harvested too early are poor in quality. They are also susceptible to surface scald in storage. Picking immature has already helped to kill the markets on some varieties.
Bruised apples also kUl sales. Keep bruising down to a mitiitnunrin harvesting practices. The Virginia State Apple Commission’s posters help tell how:
“Place ’em. Don’t drop ’em.
“Eggs crack. Apples bruise; Rough handling ruins apples.”
“Bend your back Jack! Rough dumping increases bruises.” - "
“Don’t be a bruiser! Go easy! Retailers say bruises are apples worst fault.”
The apple grower should use these posters to remind their pick, ers and packers to handle the fruit with care. Also instruct workers in the proper handling of apples to avoid1 the housewife’s rejection of apples: “Bruised! Too much waste. Don’t want ’em.” * Stressing the proper method of picking, filling orchard containers, and loading trucks wall help get fruit to the pack house in better condition. Apple picking suggestions are available from the Virginia Extension Service at Blacksburg. -
Chemical preharvest sprays are important in obtaining better maturity, size, color, and in reducing dropping of applee. However, do not allow the apples to get overripe. Overripe apples result ,in v poor storage ability, a rapid los# df erispnesa, and a mora rapid de-L velopment of mealiness. Packing
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