Harvest
01Root cutting that is too deep can injure the clove base, while harvesting after rain can leave mould staining.
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Fresh Garlic supply for B2B buyers
Fresh dry/cured garlic (Allium sativum L.). Pure White and Normal White/Purple commercial types.
Meicun coordinates fresh garlic sourcing, grading, packing, quality checks and export documentation for professional buyers. White and purple programs are matched to destination-market and packing requirements.
- Typical buyers
- Importers, wholesalers, retail programs and food-service distributors
- Availability
- New crop is normally available from late May or June. Cold-stored garlic may be supplied year-round, subject to current lot availability and inspection.
Indicative Procurement Specification
Typical export specifications and storage guidance are shown below. Final product specifications are confirmed against the current crop, selected lot, packing method, destination requirements and written quotation.
Final specifications are confirmed in the written quotation.
- Product type / commercial options
- Fresh dry/cured garlic (Allium sativum L.). Pure White and Normal White/Purple commercial types.
- Grade and size
- Common commercial types are Pure White and Normal White/Hybrid garlic. Common bulb selections are 4.5 cm, 5.0 cm, 5.5 cm, 6.0 cm, 6.5 cm and 6.5 cm+. Where UNECE classes are specified, the minimum diameter is 45 mm for Extra Class and 30 mm for Class I or II. Final grade, tolerance and sizing method are confirmed in the written specification.
- Packing
- Common programs include 2.8 kg or 20 kg ventilated mesh bags, and 10 kg cartons containing 250 g or 500 g retail mesh packs. An indicative 10 kg carton is approximately 58 × 34 × 25 cm. Mesh-bag palletisation may be planned at approximately 1 metric ton per pallet. Exact dimensions, net weight and pallet plan are confirmed before quotation.
- Origin & growing conditions
- Typical programs may be coordinated from the garlic belt near 35°N, including Jinxiang, Pizhou and Qixian. The supplied product profile identifies alluvial sandy loam around the Weishan Lake area and an organic-matter target of at least 1.5% as favourable growing conditions. Actual origin, soil records and field information are confirmed for the selected lot.
- Sorting requirements
- Mechanical pre-sorting is followed by manual reinspection. Root trimming and dirt removal should be checked, while mechanically damaged, misshapen, secondary-growth, loose-clove, insect-damaged, mouldy or diseased bulbs are removed. Optical colour sorting may be used when required by the agreed program.
- Quality-control details
- Inspection should cover bulb diameter, skin and clove condition, root trimming, cleanliness, mechanical damage, secondary growth, loose cloves, insects, mould and net weight. Where written into the lot specification, a mould tolerance below 0.5% may be used. Cold-storage programs may target -2.5 ± 0.5°C and 65–70% relative humidity, followed by staged warming before dispatch; the final regime is confirmed for the lot and route.
- Crop season
- Main Jinxiang/Shandong harvest is generally from late May to June.
- Availability
- New crop is normally available from late May or June. Cold-stored garlic may be supplied year-round, subject to current lot availability and inspection.
- MOQ
- Normally one full container load (FCL). Final quantity depends on size, packing and destination.
- Pallet & loading
- Indicative loading is approximately 20 metric tons per container. Final payload and pallet configuration must be confirmed according to packing, container and destination weight limits.
- Storage
- Recommended long-term storage: approximately -1°C to 0°C, 60–70% relative humidity, with adequate airflow and protection from moisture.
- Shelf life
- Potential storage life is approximately 6–9 months under suitable controlled conditions. Actual life depends on curing, variety, crop age, quality and selected lot.
- Inspection
- Pre-shipment inspection scope should include agreed size, grade, colour, maturity, firmness, decay, pest damage, mechanical damage, net weight, packing and labelling. Buyer or third-party inspection may be arranged by agreement.
- Traceability & QA
- Each shipment lot or batch should be linked to the growing or collection area, harvest or receiving date, packing facility, packing date and release inspection. Residue, microbiological or laboratory testing should be provided only when required by the destination market or agreed contract.
- Export documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or transport document and certificate of origin. A phytosanitary certificate should be provided when required by the importing country. Fumigation, treatment, laboratory or inspection certificates should be supplied only when applicable and agreed.
- Destination requirements
- The buyer must confirm import permits, phytosanitary requirements, additional declarations, pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs), label language, carton markings and wood-packaging requirements.
- Quote requirements
- Please provide the required product type, grade, size, preparation condition, quantity, packing, destination port, Incoterm, delivery window, container type and any required certificates or laboratory tests.
Harvest to delivery
Common quality risks and prevention checkpoints
These are practical inspection risks to control during procurement and logistics; they do not mean the selected lot has these defects. Acceptance limits and preventive actions are confirmed in the written specification.
Sorting
02Incomplete root or soil removal, or missed secondary growth, loose cloves and insect holes, can create rejection risk.
Storage
03Inadequate temperature transition can cause condensation and mould. Exposure below -3.5°C for more than 72 hours may cause internal freezing, translucent water-soaked tissue or soft rot.
Transport
04Insufficient ventilation may raise carbon dioxide and encourage sprouting; condensation dripping from the container roof can cause localised mould.
Buyer questions
How is availability confirmed?
Availability is checked against the current crop, selected lot, grade, packing and requested delivery window before quotation.
Can packing be customized?
Buyer labels and packing formats can be reviewed. Feasibility depends on product, volume, material lead time and destination rules.
Which export documents are available?
Applicable plant-health, origin, inspection and commercial documents are confirmed for the product, legal entity and destination market.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please provide the required product type, grade, size, preparation condition, quantity, packing, destination port, Incoterm, delivery window, container type and any required certificates or laboratory tests.
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