PACKING FOR LOCAL AND DISTANT MARKET 163 



It makes very little difference as to the kind of a package 

 the grower markets his produce in if each container is filled 



FIG. 73. The onion shipped FIG. 74. Showing the bulge on an 



in a loose woven sack. orange box which is necessary for good 



packing. 



with a uniform product of the best quality. However, 

 standardization of packages is fast becoming important. 



Preparing Produce for Local and Distant Market. The time 

 at which fruit and vegetables are picked is determined largely 

 by the market. If the produce is sold in a local market it is 



FIG. 75. Radishes and spinach packed in the Delaware basket. 



not harvested as soon as when it is sold in a distant market. 

 It is always preferable to allow the produce to ripen upon 



