What Is a Maturity Index

The maturity index for a commodity is a. measurement or measurements that can be. used to determine whether a particular example of the commodity is mature. These indices are important to the trade in fresh fruits and vegetables for several reasons. Trade regulations.

What is maturity and maturity index?

Maturity indices are the sign or indication the readiness of the commodity for harvest. It is the basis for determining harvest date.

What is the maturity index for Apple?

In general, DA index readings of 0.60-0.70 are recommended for long-term storage apples; while 0.35 index values are targeted for harvesting fruit for short-term storage (Figure 1).