Sweet onions have a higher water and sugar content than storage onions, making
them susceptible to bruising, and therefore, must be handled with care.
| To Prevent | |
| Bruising | • Don't throw, toss or drop bags or boxes • Don't stack bags over 8 high • Don't dump into display bin |
| Decay | • Remove onions that are bruised or cut • Keep onions dry • Provide 70 - 75% relative humidity with good air circulation |
| Sprouting & Quality Loss | • Maintain storage temperature of 45 - 55°F |