Tomatoes
– Shape: well-shaped, (round, rounded, flattened or oval, depending on the cultivar).
– Colour: Uniform colour (reddish-orange to bright orange or pale yellow). No green streaks.
– Appearance: Smooth; tiny scars at stalk and blossom ends. No damage by insects or machinery. No bruises.
– Consistency: Firm.
Description
– Shape: well-shaped, (round, rounded, flattened or oval, depending on the cultivar).
– Colour: Uniform colour (reddish-orange to bright orange or pale yellow). No green streaks.
– Appearance: Smooth; tiny scars at stalk and blossom ends. No damage by insects or machinery. No bruises.
– Consistency: Firm.
Size
– MM: 47-57 mm.
– M: 57-67 mm.
– L: 67-82 mm.
Origin
– Almería.
Storage and transport
– Tomatoes should be stored at 12-15°C and relative humidity of 85-90%. Ripe tomatoes may be stored at lower temperatures, 10-12°C.
– During shipment tomatoes must be kept at 8-14 °C and high relative humidity between 90-95%.
– Finally, an average temperature of 10-15°C, average relative humidity and good ventilation must be maintained during distribution.
Packaging
– Carton (30*40) 5 kg.
– Carton (60*40) 6 kg
– Netting or punnets.
– We can also cater for special packaging requirements.
Calendar
– Almería: September to May (subject to availability)
