Farmsoft quality control

Carrot quality inspection app

Carrot QC for washers, packers and processors: length, diameter, shape, colour, cracking and greening scored per lot, with bitterness and storage checks tied to the bin.

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AI assisted defect scoring from photos

Live results visible to office, sales and suppliers

PDF QC report e-mailed automatically

100% of inspections linked to lot traceability

Carrot quality checks

Test	Measured as
Length	cm by grade
Shoulder diameter	mm by grade
Shape	straight / forked / misshapen
Colour	orange depth, green shoulder
Brix	°Bx
Pack weight	g against declared

Carrot quality inspection app – sample 2

Carrot quality inspection app – sample 3

Carrot defects to score

Forking and splitting
Growth cracks
Green shoulders
Cavity spot
Bitterness from ethylene exposure
Soft rot and sclerotinia

Standards: USDA U.S. Standards for Grades of Carrots; UNECE FFV-10.

Storage conditions

Temperature	0 °C
Relative humidity	98–100 %
Typical storage / shelf life	Topped mature carrots 4–6 months; bunched 10–14 days

Typical commercial ranges; confirm against your variety and customer spec.

QC at every stage

Incoming / receivalCheck every supplier delivery before it is accepted; reject or downgrade with photos.
Pre-packConfirm the lot meets the pack spec before it goes on the line.
Post-packSample finished cartons for weight, grade, label and defects.
StorageRe-inspect lots held in cool or controlled-atmosphere storage.
Pre-shippingFinal check on the pallet; the report travels with the shipment.
Customer claimsLink a claim to the original inspection, photos and temperatures.

How Producepak runs carrot QC

Inspection templates per crop, customer and stage – your own tests, limits and scoring
Photos on every sample, with AI-assisted defect detection
Pass, downgrade or reject with automatic e-mail to the supplier or customer
Results linked to the lot, pallet, PO and invoice for traceability
Supplier and grower quality scorecards over time
Works on phones and tablets in the packhouse, cool room and field

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Questions

What does a carrot quality inspection check?

Length, Shoulder diameter, Shape, Colour, Brix, Pack weight. Each test has its own limits and scoring, set per customer and pack.

What are the most common carrot defects?

Forking and splitting, Growth cracks, Green shoulders, Cavity spot, Bitterness from ethylene exposure, Soft rot and sclerotinia.

What temperature should carrot be stored at?

0 °C at 98–100 % relative humidity; Topped mature carrots 4–6 months; bunched 10–14 days.

Which standards apply?

USDA U.S. Standards for Grades of Carrots; UNECE FFV-10.

Can suppliers see the result?

Yes. The inspection report, with photos, can be e-mailed to the grower or supplier automatically when the inspection is completed.