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Table 8
Heat of Respiration (Approx.)
BTU / LB. / 24 Hrs.
Storage Temperature Degree F.
Product 32ºF. 40ºF. 60ºF. ºF. Other
Apples 0.25 - 0.45 0.55 - 0.80 1.50 - 3.40
Apricots 0.55 - 0.63 0.70 - 1.00 2.33 - 3.74
Avocados — — 6.60 - 15.35
Bananas — — 2.30 - 2.75 @ 68º 4.2 – 4.6
Blackberries 1.70 - 2.52 5.91 - 5.00 7.71 - 15.97
Blueberries 0.65 - 1.10 1.00 - 1.35 3.75 - 6.50 @ 70º 5.7 - 7.5
Cherries 0.65 - 0.90 1.40 - 1.45 5.50 - 6.60
Cherries, Sour 0.63 - 1.44 1.41 - 1.45 3.00 - 5.49
Cranberries 0.30 - 0.35 0.45 - 0.50 —
Figs, Mission — 1.18 - 1.45 2.37 - 3.52
Gooseberries 0.74 - 0.96 1.33 - 1.48 2.37 - 3.52
Grapefruit 0.20 - 0.50 0.35 - 0.65 1.10 - 2.00
Grapes - American 0.30 0.60 1.75
Grapes - European 0.15 - 0.20 0.35 - 0.65 1.10 - 1.30
Lemons 0.25 - 0.45 0.30 - 0.95 1.15 - 2.50
Limes — 0.45 1.485
Melons - Cantaloupe 0.55 - 0.63 0.96 - 1.11 3.70 - 4.22
Melons - Honey Dew — 0.45 - 0.55 1.20 - 1.65
Oranges 0.22 - 0.50 0.65 - 0.80 1.85 - 2.60
Peaches 0.45 - 0.70 0.70 – 1.00 3.65 – 4.65
Pears 0.35 - 0.45 2.20 4.40 - 6.60
Plums 0.20 - 0.35 0.45 - 0.75 1.20 - 1.40
Raspberries 1.95 - 2.75 3.40 - 4.25 9.05 - 11.15
Strawberries 1.35 - 1.90 1.80 - 3.40 7.80 - 10.15
Tangerines 1.63 2.93 —
Artichokes (Globe) 2.48 - 4.93 3.48 - 6.56 8.49 - 15.90
Asparagus 2.95 - 6.60 5.85 - 11.55 11.00 - 25.75
Beans, Green or Snap — 4.60 - 5.70 16.05 - 22.05
Beans, Lima 1.15 - 1.60 2.15 - 3.05 11.00 - 13.70
Beets, Topped 1.35 2.05 3.60
Broccoli 3.75 5.50 - 8.80 16.90 - 25.00
Brussels Sprouts 1.65 - 4.15 3.30 - 5.50 6.60 - 13.75
Cabbage 0.60 0.85 2.05
Carrots, Topped 1.05 1.75 4.05
Cauliower 1.80 - 2.10 2.10 - 2.40 4.70 - 5.40
Celery 0.80 1.20 4.10
Corn, Sweet 3.60 - 5.65 5.30 - 6.60 19.20
Cucumber — — 1.65 - 3.65
Garlic 0.33 - 1.19 0.63 - 1.08 1.18 - 3.00
Horseradish 0.89 1.19 3.59
Kohlrabi 1.11 1.78 5.37
Leeks 1.04 - 1.78 2.15 - 3.19 9.08 - 12.82
Lettuce, Head 1.15 1.35 3.95
Lettuce, Leaf 2.25 3.20 7.20
Mushrooms 3.10 7.80 — @ 50º 11.0
Okra — 6.05 15.8
Olives — — 2.37 - 4.26
Onions, Dry 0.35 - 0.55 0.90 1.20
Onions, Green 1.15 - 2.45 3.00 - 7.50 7.25 - 10.70
Peas, Green 4.10 - 4.20 6.60 - 8.00 19.65 - 22.25
Peppers, Sweet 1.35 2.35 4.25
Potatoes, Immature — 1.30 1.45 - 3.40
Potatoes, Mature — 0.65 - 0.90 0.75 - 1.30
Potatoes, Sweet — 0.85 2.15 - 3.15
Radishes with Top 1.59 - 1.89 2.11 - 2.30 7.67 - 8.50
Radishes, Topped 0.59 - 0.63 0.85 - 0.89 3.04 - 3.59
Rhubarb, Topped 0.89 - 1.44 1.19 - 2.00 3.41 - 4.97
Spinach 2.10 - 2.45 3.95 - 5.60 18.45 - 19.00
Squash Yellow 1.30 - 1.41 1.55 - 2.04 8.23 - 9.97
Tomatoes, Mature Green — 0.55 3.10
Tomatoes, Ripe 0.50 0.65 2.80
Turnips 0.95 1.10 2.65
Vegetables, Mixed 2.00 4.00 —
Caviar, Tub — — 1.91
Cheese, American — — 2.34
Camembert — — 2.46
Limburger — — 2.46
Roquefort — — — @ 45º 2.0
Swiss — — 2.33
Flowers, Cut 0.24 BTU / 24 Hrs. / Sq. Ft. Floor Area