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  • From: Deb Taft <deb AT mobiusfields.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Harvesting containers
  • Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:06:09 -0500



I second bulb crates for all the reasons Laurie stated.  I had a hard time finding them for a decent price around here (NYC metro area) but there's a bulb distributor near my family in Michigan that sells them for $4 each so I load up when I visit.  

If I had an unlimited budget I would invest in a stackable/nestable type.  I've had a few collapsible over the years and they do end up breaking down at the joints.  The bulb crates take up a lot of space when not in use, so having something that would nest AND stack sounds kinda perfect.
Something like this:  
http://www.glacierv.com/SPD/-690--33lb--tall-produce-lug--vented--harvesting-and-storage--qty--1--1E90000-1172171789.jsp

Best,
Deb
Mobius Fields






On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Barking Cat Farm <barkingcatfarm AT mindspring.com> wrote:
Hi Andrea,

We use stackable lily bulb crates, which you can usually find used either free or low cost from landscape nurseries, bulb suppliers, Asian grocery stores, and other places.  They don't collapse, but they stack nicely, are very sturdy, and are easy to clean.  They come in a few different depths, seems like all of ours are either 7", 8" or 10".  We love them and use them for harvesting, hauling, stacked storage, we've even made some redneck chaise lounges out of them.  :-)

I looked at the link you sent.  We've inherited a few of these collapsible types along the way.  Our experience with the ones we've had is they are not nearly as sturdy and durable as the rigid lily crates.  Your mileage may vary.

Good luck,
Laurie
Barking Cat Farm

On Feb 23, 2013, at 7:26 PMFeb/23/13, andrea davis wrote:

... I am looking into buying harvesting containers so I can stack them and load the truck more efficiently.
 
I am wondering from others on the list, what containers you have loved and what companies to purchase from.

I found these collapsible containers which I love but between the price and the shipping its a bit much ...

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