°Brix Factsheet Series
°Brix values measure the soluble sugar content in vegetables. Use OSU's Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory's factsheet series to assess vegetable quality using °Brix:
- Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: An Overview of the Practice
- Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: Linking Measured Values to Crop Management
- Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: A Summary of the Measurement Method
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Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: Instructions for Measuring °Brix in Cucumber, Leafy Greens, Sweet Corn, Tomato, and Watermelon
Effective Post-Harvest Practices
Maintain vegetable quality by improving post-harvest storage and management:
- 2012 Production Guide for Storage of Organic Fruits and Vegetables
- Keep It Fresh from the Field: A lesson plan, Powerpoint presentation, and supporting materials for agricultural producers.