Superficial Scald

About Superficial Scald

Superficial Scald appears as brown patches on fruit skin after cold storage, especially in fruit harvested too early.

How to spot it

Irregular brown patches on fruit skin after weeks in cold storage. Affects only skin.

Prevention

Harvest at proper maturity. Use antioxidant dips. Store at recommended temperature.

Organic treatment

Apply ascorbic acid dips. Maintain proper storage conditions.