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Vegetable Production Equipmentq pm
Berry & Vegetable School 2011
Nisku, AB
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General Equipment?
Specialized equipment: Seeders / Transplanters Plastic Mulch applicators / bed shapers Harvesters Weeders Other?
General Equipment Needs
Tractor? Cultivation Equipment? Rototilling / Rotovating
What sorts of equipment do you use?
Spray Equipment? Fertilizer applicator? What key features
do you use for selecting
equipment?
Seeders
Types?
What to look for? Cost Compatibility Scale Other components?
Jang Seeder – JPH-2 Jang Seeder – JPH-2
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Planet Jr. seeder
Earthway seeder
Seeders
What are your experiences with seeders?
Wh t k f t ? What are key features?
What do you like / prefer? What to avoid?
Transplanters
Types?
What to look for? Cost Compatibility Scale Other components?
Mechanical Transplanter M1000
Mechanical Transplanter M1000
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2-row Transplanter
4-Row Transplanter
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Rainflo EquipmentWater Wheel Transplanter #1600
Rainflo EquipmentModel #1600 Series II Water Wheel Transplanter
Rainflo EquipmentWater Wheel Transplanter - extensions
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Transplanter
Transplanters
What are your experiences with transplanters?
Wh t k f t ? What are key features?
What do you like / prefer? What to avoid?
Plastic Mulch Applicators
Types?
What to look for? Cost Compatibility Scale Other components?
Rainflo EquipmentModel #345 Flat Bed Plastic Mulch Layer
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Rainflo EquipmentPlastic Mulch Layer #2550
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Plastic Mulch Applicators
What are your experiences with plastic mulch applicators?
Wh t k f t ? What are key features?
What do you like / prefer? What to avoid?
Harvesters
Types?
What to look for? Cost Compatibility Scale Other components?
Side discharge harvester/windrower
Harvesters
What are your experiences with harvesters?
Wh t k f t ? What are key features?
What do you like / prefer? What to avoid?
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Weeders
Lots of different options
What to look for? Cost Compatibility with crops / other practices Scale Other components? Lely Tine Weeder
(Photo by marketfarm.com)
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Weeders
What are your experiences with weeders?
Wh t k f t ? What are key features?
What do you like / prefer? What to avoid?
OTHER COMMENTS?
Dave Turta – Northern Horticulture Equipment
Rob Spencer, BSA, MSc, P.Ag.Commercial Horticulture Specialist
Alberta Ag-Info Centre
