Fresh Ginger
Common Average Wight
200-500 gr per piece
Color
Yellow
Aspect
Dry and Shiny skin.
Storage Conditions
Temperature: 10ºC / 50F
Maturation
The harvest is done when the root gets fully mature, usually in the Brazilian winter.
Minor defects % per package
COMMON: Broken pieces (8% ), Decay, Shrivel and mold (2%).
Pattern
It is possible that an average of 10%-15% of the product could be below or above the standard condition of weight and sizing established for one package.
This calendar shows the months with usually consistent offer and market stability. Depending on climate, production and market demand, some oscillations could occur. It could be possible to have air shipments during the boat season and depending on the product availability, even on the off season.
January
Absent
Off Season
April
By Air
Young ginger offered via air shipments.
July
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.
October
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.
February
Absent
Off Season
May
By Air
Young ginger offered via air shipments.
August
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.
November
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.
March
Absent
Off Season
June
By Air
Young ginger offered via air shipments.
September
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.
December
By Boat
Mature ginger offered via boat shipments.