Cole Crop Production

(Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts)

A transplant based cole crop production system significantly reduces field labour requirements.

SW4 Greenhouses, each 32' x 96'.

Cole crop plugs may be grown in different size trays. Plastomer 200 cell trays work very well.

Vacuum seeder for seeding plug trays. One doesn't even think about seeding a million plugs per year by hand!

Just about ready for the field...

Good looking plugs, ready to go!

Special trailer frame for hauling plug trays to the field.

The 4 row Mechanical Transplanter unit is great for setting about 3 acres of transplants per day.

Established transplants growing well.

Growing on.. harvest is just a few weeks away.

This cauliflower looks great!

Harvested cole crops are brought to the packing shed for grading, cooling and packaging.

Final inspection: only the best is acceptable.

Slush ice to remove heat, plastic strapping to keep the boxes closed, and a refrigerated truck to keep the product cold on its way to market.

A full load of broccoli is 22 pallets x 28 cases = 616 cases.

616 cases x 10 kg = 6160 kg (approx. 13,600 lbs) (plus ice).