Mechanical harvesting for green asparagus

Kepner, R; Cowden, R; Weigt, G

Mechanical harvesting for green asparagus

Authors

R. A. Kepner
R. E. Cowden
G. I. Weigt

Authors Affiliations

R. A. Kepner is Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; R. E. Cowden is Laboratory Technician III, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; G. I. Weigt is Laboratory Mechanician, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 23(3):14-17. DOI:10.3733/ca.v023n03p14. March 1969.

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Abstract

Results of 1968 Tests Indicate that Substantial Reductions in Yield of Green Asparagus can be Expected with Selective Mechanical Harvesting, as well as with Nonselective Harvesting. Under Present Conditions a Grower's Net Profit Would be Reduced if he Changed from Hand Cutting to Either System of Mechanical Harvesting. A More Detailed Report on these Tests is Available, Upon Request, from the Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis.

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