Web Album Asparagus Field Research Projects 2002
Field studies on new packing technologies and field trials on the feasibility of using a mechanical harvester in Washington.
Each picture below is linked to a larger version of the picture so that you can view it in more detail.
(1) Field plot; (2) non-selective harvester; (3) close-up view of mechanical harvester; (4) washing unit
(1) Spray unit inside the wash unit; (2) infeed belts; (3) feeder Belt; (4) 1st cutter with camera box
(1) Camera view of asparagus spear; (2) diameter readout on computer screen;
(3) long view of cutter, cups, camera, chutes; (4) back view of first header belt
(1) Front view of the chutes; (2) another view of chutes; (3) front view of chutes;
(4) side view shows new larger chutes at top for faster more accurate loading
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