[Market-farming] Basil

Tom at Limerock limerock at thirdplanet.net
Tue Jul 21 05:44:00 EDT 2009


Hi.

We are growing basil for our on-farm market and having trouble with it 
holding up.

How do y'all store and package basil without it getting dark green/brown 
(from too cold of temps I think) and how do you package it to keep it form 
wilting and/or getting slimy?

I have tried it in loose in large bags, and loose in peck boxes, kept in the 
walk-in and it gets dark green/brown.

On the counter, it is tightly packed in zip bags which are left partially 
open to breathe and it creates moisture.

Any and all thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

Tom
Limerock Orchards and Roadside Market
Near Lake Erie
(needing rain badly)



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