2. Pick them carefully, with caps on, and throw away any berry 

 showing any rot. 



3. Handle the berries gently at all times. 



4. Keep picked berries shaded, and get them out of the field as 

 quickly as possible. 



5. Don't delay cooling. The ideal holding temperature is 32°F. , 

 and the closer the berries are to this temperature, the longer 

 they will keep. The effect of temperature is dramatic; it 

 means the difference between a life of several hours and a life 

 of several days. 



6. Keep the berries refrigerated at all times, if possible. 



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