China cold storage solution provider
For vegetable growers and distributors in Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Kenya, losing 30–50% of celery to spoilage during hot seasons is common. But with the right cold storage, you can keep celery crisp, green, and market-ready for up to 60 days—even in 40°C climates.
📏 How Much Celery Fits in a Cold Room? (Real Storage Capacity)
Celery is bulky and requires high humidity—but with proper pallet stacking:
1 metric ton of celery occupies ~5.0 – 6.0 m³
(Includes crates, airflow space, and high-humidity buffer)
So, for planning purposes:
| Cold Room Size | Volume (m³) | Celery Storage Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m² × 5m | 500 m³ | 83 – 100 tons |
| 200 m² × 5m | 1,000 m³ | 167 – 200 tons |
| 400 m³ (compact unit) | 400 m³ | 67 – 80 tons |
💡 Tip: Smaller farms often start with a 400 m³ unit—enough to store 2–3 harvest cycles.
💰 Real Turnkey Cost (USD) – Celery-Specific Cold Room
A celery cold room isn’t just “any fridge.” It needs:
- Precise -1°C to 0°C temperature control (not freezing!)
- 95–98% humidity (to prevent wilting)
- High airflow without direct wind on produce
Based on Haocool projects in tropical regions:
| ystem Type | Volume | Total Investment (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 400 m³ Celery Room | 400 m³ | 29,000 | 100mm PU panels, medium-temp refrigeration, manual humidity control (floor sprinkling) |
| Advanced 1,000 m³ Unit | 1,000 m³ | 48,000 | Auto humidifiers, IoT temperature/humidity monitoring, backup cooling |
✅ Includes: Insulation, refrigeration, installation, commissioning, and operator training
❌ Excludes: Land, civil works, or generator
🌍 Real Results: What Clients Achieve
Case: Cairo, Egypt – Vegetable Wholesaler
- Challenge: Summer losses of 40% due to rapid yellowing
- Solution: 500 m³ celery cold room at -0.5°C / 96% RH
- Capacity: 90 tons
- Cost: $31,500
- Outcome: Extended shelf life to 55–60 days; supplied supermarkets year-round
🔑 Critical Success Factors (Beyond Temperature)
- Pre-cool within 4–6 hours after harvest → delays cause irreversible moisture loss
- Never freeze below -1°C → ice crystals destroy cell structure
- Maintain >95% humidity → use misting systems or wet floor pads in dry climates (e.g., UAE, Saudi)
- Avoid ethylene exposure → don’t store near ripening fruits
With these practices, 60-day storage isn’t theoretical—it’s routine for our clients.
📩 Want to Build Your Own Celery Cold Room?
Tell us:
✅ Monthly harvest volume (in tons)
✅ Target market (local, GCC, EU?)
✅ Country of installation
We’ll send you a free package including:
- Recommended cold room size (m³)
- Exact celery storage capacity (tons)
- Turnkey cost in USD
- Humidity & temp control setup guide
Keep your celery green. Keep your profits higher.