EFFECT OF TIMELY HARVESTING VERSUS LATE HARVESTING
effect of timely haversting:
- Crops are at their peak, ensuring optimal taste, texture, and nutritional value.
- Higher yield as crops are harvested before any damage or loss.
- Reduces the risk of pests and diseases.
- Higher market prices due to better quality and freshness.
- Easier to store and preserve since crops are harvested at the right time.
Effect late harvesting:
- Deterioration in taste, texture, and nutritional value..
- Reduced yield due to over-ripeness, spoilage, or pest damage.
- Increased risk of pests and diseases.
- Lower prices due to reduced quality and appearance.
- Potentially higher labor costs due to the need for more careful handling of overripe crops.
