Customized leafy greens packaging solutions: From low-speed to high-speed complete pack lines
Source: VFD.com
"Every grower has different goals, labor situations, packaging preferences, facility dimensions, and expansion plans," the company explains. "Our goal is not simply to supply equipment, but to help growers create the best possible operational solution for their facility." © JASA © JASA © JASA Three examples of proven pack line concepts for mid- to high-volume greenhouses For greenhouse operations producing approximately five tons / 10,000 lbs of lettuce per day, JASA commonly works from three proven packaging concepts, each designed around different operational priorities.
Option 1 – Single Lane High-Speed Rotary Fill System The first option is a single-lane high-speed rotary filling system that combines a rotary filler, multihead weigher, top sealer, and bagger into one streamlined solution. Because the system utilizes fewer components, growers benefit from lower cleaning requirements, reduced maintenance, fewer spare parts, lower tooling costs, and lower power consumption.
Option 2 – Dual Lane Flexible Packaging System The second concept is a dual-lane flexible packaging system featuring two independent rotary filling systems. Option 3 – Dual Scale Chain Conveyor Fill Station The third concept is a dual-scale chain-powered conveyor fill station designed for high-throughput applications.
Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
