Manajemen Terpadu Budidaya Kale dalam Rumah Kaca untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas, Produktivitas, dan Nilai Ekonomi

Hanaa Hafizhah (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Muhamad Fadhilah Yahya (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Lulu Dwi Ghania (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Syifa Maharani (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Neila Maulidya (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Dwi Kartika Andini (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Nisrina Nasila Anbarwati (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Haidar Dhiya Razzan (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Agief Julio Pratama (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
M. Iqbal Nurulhaq (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Ririh Sekar Mardisiwi (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Ratih Kemala Dewi (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Restu Puji Mumpuni (Institut Pertanian Bogor)
Edi Wiraguna (Universitas Bojonegoro)

Jurnal Teknologi Pangan dan Ilmu Pertanian
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Teknologi Pangan dan Ilmu Pertanian

Postharvest handling of leafy vegetables, such as kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), is crucial for maintaining product quality and market value. This study aims to review the application of sorting and grading processes in improving the quality of horticultural products. The method used is a literature review of scientific journals and relevant references related to postharvest handling of vegetables. The findings indicate that sorting functions to separate damaged and unmarketable products based on physical condition, while grading classifies products into quality categories based on size, shape, and visual appearance. These processes contribute to reducing postharvest losses, improving product uniformity, and increasing market value. Furthermore, proper sorting and grading support quality control and enhance efficiency in distribution and marketing systems. Therefore, sorting and grading are essential components of postharvest management to ensure product quality and market competitiveness.