HANDLING
Temperature: Calif. & Ariz., 50-55 F, 10-12.8 C; Fla. & Texas, 50-60 F, 10-15.8 C
Relative humidity: 85-90 percent
Mist: No
Typical shelf life: 28-42 days
Moderately sensitive to freezing injury
Susceptible to chilling injury

Long storage does not improve grapefruit quality. Decay and rind breakdown may occur as well as stem-end rot, particularly from crops grown in the Gulf States. Florida fruit that has been degreened with ethylene can be handled normally. Lower humidity levels can enhance rind breakdown.

1 Able to recover from one or two light freezing
2 Damage sometimes is not apparent until the produce is returned to a warmer temperature.

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