Handling OFSP after harvest is just as important as growing it. Proper post-harvest practices extend shelf life and reduce losses.

Curing
Curing involves storing tubers in a warm, humid environment for 4-7 days to heal wounds and enhance skin durability.

• Ideal conditions: 28-32°C temperature and 85-90% humidity.
• Benefits: Reduces post-harvest losses and improves storage life.

Sorting and Grading

• Sorting: Separate damaged, pest-infested, or undersized tubers.
• Grading: Categorize tubers by size and quality for market consistency.

Packaging
Pack OFSP in breathable materials like jute bags or ventilated crates to reduce moisture buildup and prevent rotting during transport.

Post-harvest handling preserves tuber quality, ensuring better prices and consumer satisfaction. Thank you for joining us in this lesson, in our next lesson we will be taking a look at Storage Technologies for OFSP