CARROTS, TOMATOES, POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES, ONIONS, PUMPKIN, BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN, SWEDES, TURNIPS, MINI SQUASH, ZUCCHINI, CUCUMBER AND LONG WHITE RADISH are generally insect free and require no checking.
RED, GREEN & YELLOW CAPSICUM SHOULD BE CUT IN HALF AND CHECKED FOR LARVAE
AUSTRALIAN BROCCOLI, AND CAULIFLOWER have at this stage been found to be virtually insect free, however, they should be thoroughly rinsed . If however, infestation is found the following procedure should be carried out.
BROCCOLI - Some broccoli should be soaked for an hour in luke warm salt water. If any bugs float to the surface the batch must be discarded. If no bugs appear, spread some white paper or paper towel and briskly shake the heads onto the paper. If bugs appear on the white paper the batch must be discarded. If nothing appears the batch can be used. CAREFULLY CHECK THE FLORETS. Broccoli when infested in the florets is virtually impossible to clean and should be discarded.
Cauliflower, when infested must be thoroughly washed and visibly inspected.
