Description
- Variety: Cavendish, primarily G9 (Grand Naine).
- Color: Green (unripened).
- Maturity: 70-80% yellowish-green, or 40-46 depending on age, size, and length. Some sources indicate 90% maturity or harvesting 80-85% maturity.
- Length: 18-21 cm (pulp to tip), but can range from 16-25 cm. Minimum length is 14 cm.
- Calibre/Diameter: Minimum 39mm to maximum 47mm (thickness/finger). Some sources indicate 40-46 or 12-13 cm. Minimum grade not less than 2.7 cm.
- Hands: 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 hands/bunch are commonly mentioned, with 4, 5, and 6 hands being preferred for some markets. Some sources specify 85% 4, 5, or 6 hands and 15% 7 hands.
- Weight per banana finger/fruit: Approximately 140-150 gm+ or 135-180 gm.
- Packaging type: Corrugated boxes (typically telescopic with top and bottom parts).
- Box materials: Bottom 5-ply and top 3-ply corrugated box.
- Net weight per box: Varies by destination: 7 kg, 13 kg, and 18.5 kg are common sizes.
- Gross weight per box: Approximately 7.5 kg for 7 kg net weight, and 14 kg for 13 kg net weight.
- Reefer container temperature: 13 °C (55 °F) or 13.5 °C to 14 °C (55°F to 58°F).
- Relative humidity: 85% to 95%.
- Ventilation: 25 to 60 CMH.
- Dehumidification: OFF (maximum relative humidity setting).
- Harvesting: Manual harvesting, careful cutting of hands/bunches.
- Post-harvest treatment: Washing, air-drying, packing, and pre-cooling at a regulated temperature and humidity.
- Quality grade: A Grade Export Quality.
- Shelf life: 45 to 60 days with proper storage.
- Certifications: APEDA, Plant Quarantine, Fumigation, Test Reports, Lab Reports.
- Load-ability in a 40-ft container (non-palletized): 2650 boxes for 7 kg net weight, 1540 boxes for 13 kg net weight.
Important Notes:
- These specifications may vary slightly depending on the specific buyer's requirements and the destination country.
- Some sources mention additional packaging options like 18.5 kg or 19 kg net weight boxes for longer transit times (e.g., Europe, Russia).
- The banana industry relies heavily on the Cavendish variety, making it vulnerable to diseases like Fusarium Wilt (TR4).
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