Beets
WET VEG
We do bunched beets, which are tied in bunches and tops are full length or partially or removed to not less than 6 inches. Beets with short trimmed tops show leaf stems ranging to not more than 4 inches in length and topped beets with tops removed to no more than one half inch in length.
Availability
November through April
Quality
Our beets consist of similar varietal characteristics the roots of which are well trimmed, firm, fairly smooth, fairly well shaped, fairly clean and free from soft rot and free from damage caused by cuts, freezing, growth cracks, disease, rodents or insects, or mechanical or other means. Bunched beets or beets with short trimmed tops have tops which are fresh and free from decay and free from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means.
Temperature
Beets held at 0⁰C (32⁰F) and 98 to 100 % relative humidity will remain fresh and flavorful for up to 4 weeks. Package-icing and perforated polyethylene film liners are used to maintain quality. Storage life of Beets at 10⁰C (50⁰F) is 7 to 10 days.
Contact Info
1950 E Cesar Chavez Boulevard Suite A. San Luis, AZ. 85349
Sales Office 619 915 0570
info@ercproduce.com
