[permaculture-oceania] Re: ADVICE REQUEST: mystery tomato sprouting

[Robyn Williamson]

Hi Maxine

Was the broccoli packaged in a cellulose type bag?  I'm not au fait 
with the latest chemicals used in post harvest treatments but have 
heard of a nitrogenous vacuum seal used to extend the "shelf life" of 
seeds.  Since it is a naturally occurring gas, nitrogen could well be 
classified as within the guidelines for "organic".  Maybe you could 
contact Coles about it and make enquiries with the grower, we could 
then compare the service standards of both Coles and Aldi in relation 
to organic foods.

Robyn

On Thursday, July 20, 2006, at 12:00 pm, 
permaculture-oceania-request at lists.cat.org.au/ Maxine wrote:

> I posed the question why did
> my organic broccoli purchased from Coles, remain green and 'fresh
> looking' for over 7 weeks in my fridge. A friend repeated the
> 'experiment' and it remained 'fresh' looking.
>
> Does anyone know?
>
> Maxine


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