Simple handling steps that cut losses between the field and the buyer.
Pick in the cool of the morning and avoid harvesting after heavy rain. Cool produce lasts longer.
Remove damaged or rotten pieces so they do not spoil the rest. Sorted lots also earn a better price.
Store in a shaded, airy place and use crates or baskets instead of tight sacks for soft vegetables and fruit.
Post only what you can hand over within a day or two, and say when it is ready. Fresh produce sells fastest.