Learn About Harvesting, Post-Harvest Handling & Storage

Grower’s Library article guide Cut-Flower Harvesting & Post-Harvest Care | A Guide from the Pros Harvest timing, bucket hygiene, cooling and selling tips from five experienced cut-flower farms, plus the varieties they find easiest and hardest to handle. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Baby Leaf Harvester | Instruction Manual Read this instruction manual carefully before use. Follow recommendations for safety, assembly, operation, care, and maintenance for best results with your Baby Leaf Harvester. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document CoolBot Pro | Quick-Start Guide (PDF) A Quick-Start Guide to your CoolBot Pro. Get started now... Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document CoolBot Pro | Spec Sheet (PDF) This spec sheet includes a technical illustration of the CoolBot Pro components, common uses, features, requirements, and technical data, all on a convenient 1-page sheet. Review, download, and/or... Open resource →

Grower’s Library chart comparison Chart: Cold Storage Temperature & Humidity for Vegetable Crops Quick reference chart for cooling and storing summer vegetables: cooling methods, best temperatures, chilling limits, humidity and storage life. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document CoolBot–Air Conditioner Compatibility | Use, Temperature, Cooler Size & Insulation + Brand Recommendations This document covers 4 key factors in choosing an air conditioning unit optimally compatible with your CoolBot: 1) Intended Use; 2) Temperature Needs; 3) Cooler Size; and 4)... Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document CoolBot | How to Build a Walk-in Cooler for Your Small Farm (PDF) A full instructional guide and reference, full of helpful advice and tips, for building a walk-in cooler using a CoolBot for your small farm or growing operation. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Chamomile Rake | Rust Prevention & Removal | Tech Sheet (PDF) Follow the instructions on this Tech Sheet to extend the life of your Chamomile Rake. The tines are made of oil-tempered spring steel, a material that is both... Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document CoolBot | Instruction Manual & Troubleshooting Guide (PDF) A full manual and trouble-shooting guide to your CoolBot. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Highbush Blueberry Rake | Maintenance, Rust Prevention & Removal | Tech Sheet (PDF) Follow the simple steps in this Tech Sheet to maintain and extend the life of your Highbush Blueberry Rake for many seasons of blueberry harvesting. Open resource →

Grower’s Library article guide Getting Started with Value-Added Farm Goods How to get started with value-added farm food products: choosing what to make, assessing your market and resources, regulations, and making sure it pays. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Salanova Lettuce Cutter Tool | Tech Sheet The Salanova Cutter Tool is uniquely designed for one-cut lettuce. The tool is used when processing full heads of the Cored type of Salanova into salad mix, and... Open resource →