Beets

We do bunched beets, which are tied in bunches and tops are full length or partially or less than 6 inches. Beets With short tops trimmed to show leaf steams not more than Ranging 4 inches in length and topped beets tops With no more than removed to one half inch in length.

Quality

Our beets consist of similar varietal characteristics of 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 0-C (32-F) 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 10°C (50°F) is 7 to 10 days.