Ethylene Producers | Ethylene Sensitive
| Ethylene Producers | ||
|---|---|---|
| apples | kiwifruit, ripe | persimmons |
| apricots | mamey | plantains |
| avocados | mangoes | plums |
| bananas, ripening | mangosteen | prunes |
| cantaloups | nectarines | quinces |
| cherimoya | papayas | rambutan |
| figs | passion fruit | tomatoes |
| guavas | peaches | |
| honeydew melons | pears |
| Ethylene Sensitive | ||
|---|---|---|
| bananas, unripe | cut flowers | peas |
| Belgian endive | eggplant | peppers |
| broccoli | florist greens | potted plants |
| brussels sprouts | green beans | spinach |
| cabbage | kiwifruit, unripe | squash |
| carrots | leafy greens | sweet potatoes |
| cauliflower | lettuce | watercress |
| chard | okra | watermelon |
| cucumbers | parsley | yams |
Source: Safeway Stores, Inc.; McGregor; Sea-Land Service, Inc.