Aquaponics Digest - Fri 02/19/99




Message   1: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Adriana Gutierrez 

Message   2: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from "carol busson" 

Message   3: RE: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from "Anthony & Roberta" 

Message   4: RE: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from S & S Aqua Farm 

Message   5: recycling/wick system

             from Jose Pelleya 

Message   6: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Adriana Gutierrez 

Message   7: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Adriana Gutierrez 

Message   8: advise

             from "Glennert Riedel" 

Message   9: Re: advise

             from KLOTTTRUE

Message  10: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Jeff 

Message  11: RV: VIRUS ALERT:HAPPY.EXE file

             from Alejandro Gallardo Valencia 

Message  12: Re: advise

             from "Palchik" 

Message  13: Re: advise

             from "Palchik" 

Message  14: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from "Palchik" 

Message  15: Re: advise

             from uweb@megalink.net.mx

Message  16: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Adriana Gutierrez 

Message  17: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from Adriana Gutierrez 

Message  18: RE: advise

             from Alejandro Gallardo Valencia 

Message  19: Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware Farms for Sale

             from HoneyAcres

Message  20: Re: advise

             from KLOTTTRUE

Message  21: Re: advise

             from "Glennert Riedel" 

Message  22: Re: advise

             from "Glennert Riedel" 

Message  23: RE: advise

             from "Glennert Riedel" 

Message  24: Re: Wick Hydroponic System

             from PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Message  25: advise

             from PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Message  26: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Message  27: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

             from "Palchik" 

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Subject: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Adriana Gutierrez 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 07:32:11 -0500

I'm expecting my first commercial scale mesclun harvest in 3  to4

weeks and wonder what other growers recommend in terms of:

*  Washing

*  Cooling

*  Packaging (for restaurant trade)

Adriana

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    "carol busson" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:34:50 -0500

-----Original Message-----

From: Adriana Gutierrez 

To: aquaponics@townsqr.com 

Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 7:32 AM

Subject: Lettuce post-harvest handling

we wash mesclun by harvesting it into net bags and imersing in big stock

tanks with clean water out of the well which drops the temp fast.  Then we

hang it to drip and when it is relatively free of water bag it in 3 # lots.

>From my experience a lot of people buying wholesale salad mix expect a 3

pound bag.

>I'm expecting my first commercial scale mesclun harvest in 3  to4

>weeks and wonder what other growers recommend in terms of:

>*  Washing

>*  Cooling

>*  Packaging (for restaurant trade)

>

>Adriana

  >

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Subject: RE: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    "Anthony & Roberta" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:11:40 -0500

We used to grow mesclun in soil.  We would wash in a huge tub (very cold

well water) and spin dry in a manual operated spinner that was a 5 gallon

capacity.  There are commercial electric ones available for larger

quantities.  Then we bagged them into 3 lb. (unfortunately by hand) and

sometimes we bagged into (2) 1 1/2 LB bags - it seemed to keep better.  The

bags were also vented.  It should be dry when packed otherwise the moisture

could effect in a large amount. There are good commercial packers available

too but we were never that big of an operation.

Hope this helps.

Roberta

eastgate@worldnet.att.net

Visit our web site at:

http://www.shaklee.com/link/eastgate_organics

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Subject: RE: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    S & S Aqua Farm 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:22:27 -0600

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: Adriana Gutierrez 

>> To: aquaponics@townsqr.com 

>> Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 7:32 AM

>> Subject: Lettuce post-harvest handling

>> >I'm expecting my first commercial scale mesclun harvest in 3  to4

>> >weeks and wonder what other growers recommend in terms of:

>> >*  Washing

>> >*  Cooling

>> >*  Packaging (for restaurant trade)

Adriana - Do I remember correctly that you're using a hydroponic set-up for

growing at this point?  Are you growing inside?

If so, why do you feel the need to wash your mesclun?  The washing/drying

cycle somewhat breaks down the plant cells, resulting in a shorter shelf

life.  If you're growing lettuce in a "clean" environment, I don't

understand the need for these steps and the equipment that comes with it.

It sounds as if you've received your answer for wholesale packaging.  Why

not just cut and bag, then quickly to the cooler?

Paula

S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775  417-256-5124

Web page  http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/

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Subject: recycling/wick system

From:    Jose Pelleya 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:44:41 -0700

Joel:

Answer online, not off, we (or at least I) am interested as well.

Have you worked with plastic 2-liter bottles in any way. I am very

interested in designs which use household plastic bottles which otherwise

end up in the town landfill, since recycled plastic is a semi-farce

promoted by the plastic industry to make us all feel good. I've heard of

warehouses full of "recycled" plastic which is never used since "virgin"

plastic is better and cheaper than recycled. Until we run out of oil or

landfill space (or warehouse space) recycled plastic will be just a dream,

specially in the US. Places like Germany are more serious, given their

limited land area. There IS a mandate in the governmnet to use certain

percentage of recycled goods in government-purchased stuff, but privately,

most of the US doesn't care about recycling, whether it's food wastes,

plastic, newspapers, etc. It's more and more every day, thanks to the kids

(our conscience) and certain people who see the future as bleak without

recycling efforts, but most are just doing their own recycling, like people

in this group. The vast majority just consume and throw away.

Off the soapbox.

Jose

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Adriana Gutierrez 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:22:14 -0500

> Adriana - Do I remember correctly that you're using a hydroponic set-up for

> growing at this point?  Are you growing inside?

> 

yes, it's strictly hydro at this point

> If so, why do you feel the need to wash your mesclun?  The washing/drying

> cycle somewhat breaks down the plant cells, resulting in a shorter shelf

> life. 

That's what I was wondering also.  

> It sounds as if you've received your answer for wholesale packaging.  Why

> not just cut and bag, then quickly to the cooler?

I know somebody who washes because of dust.  I have some dust now

but hope to reduce it when my house is re-screened before the

first harvest.  I also have fine misters hooked up above my beds

so I could give the plants a misting a few hours before harvest

to clean off any dust has has gotten past the screen.  I have

access to a cooler so if the washing is just to drop the temp

then I can bypass it and eliminate handling and speed up

processing.

Paula, do you cool your greens  in the boxes you use to deliver

or do you have some type of crate that allows the leaves to cool

down quickly?  I noticed that when I leave mesclun uncovered in

my home refrigerator for a few hours the leaves get somewhat

dehydrated.  Is this because they are not bagged?  Possibly it is

also a function of temperature, I've read that greens should be

keep just above 32 degrees and my refrigerator at home is higher

than that.

Adriana

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Adriana Gutierrez 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:47:12 -0500

Thanks Roberta

> 

> We used to grow mesclun in soil.  We would wash in a huge tub (very cold

> well water)

Did you put any chlorine in the water to disinfect it?

 and spin dry in a manual operated spinner that was a 5 gallon

I know people also use old washing machines for this.  How many

pounds can you get in a washer?

Adriana

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Subject: advise

From:    "Glennert Riedel" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:04:20 PST

Hello everyone,

Like I was saying the other day, I'm building a concrete tank for 

Tilapia. I would like to know if I have to coat the concrete with 

something. Maybe epoxy ?

Glennert

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    KLOTTTRUE

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 13:40:40 EST

Glennert,asked if concrete needed to be coated with epoxy or anything.Yes it

does,neww concrete leachs,use either epoxy paint or epoxy sealer after 20

days.And don't forget to use plenty of re-bar and welded wire to keep it from

cracking. Ken

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Jeff 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:42:22 -0700

Adriana Gutierrez wrote:

> 

> I'm expecting my first commercial scale mesclun harvest in 3  to4

> weeks and wonder what other growers recommend in terms of:

> *  Washing

> *  Cooling

> *  Packaging (for restaurant trade)

> 

> Adriana

Thanks for all the info so far. I too am at about the same stage of

expectation with my mesculn harvest. I think the suggestion regarding

picking directly and packaging is a good one(or at list misting the

plants before harvesting, which will both clean and cool). Unfortunately

, I too have quite a bit of dust in the greenhouse and am not sure if

misting alone would get it clean enough. I also wonder how clean is

necessary if the end users are just going to wash it anyway?

 I also put our a message on the list (with wrong return email)regarding

packaging. It seems the 3 lb or 1 1/2 lb bags are ideal sizes, but I was

wondering if anyone had leads on "breathable" bags (like the ones in

grocery stores for mixed salads in a bag) or what are termed "veggie

bags" (I found these in a grocery store in 1 pound sizes but there

expensive at retail). Any leads on commercial sources for these kinds of

strorage bags?

My first major order is for "3 garbage bags full of greens" at the end

of March and though it is relatively close (and it stays pretty cold in

Montana in March) I still worry about cooling and de-hydration etc. Hope

more info is out there on this stuff. Thanks.

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Subject: RV: VIRUS ALERT:HAPPY.EXE file

From:    Alejandro Gallardo Valencia 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:59:13 -0600

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    "Palchik" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:15:35 +0200

No, it is not necesary.

Mauricio

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    "Palchik" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:17:03 +0200

I am not agree with you

it's not necesary to coated the concrete

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    "Palchik" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:18:02 +0200

SUERTE

Mauricio

S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775  417-256-5124

Web page  http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    uweb@megalink.net.mx

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:16:59 -600

>Hello everyone,

>

>Like I was saying the other day, I'm building a concrete tank for 

>Tilapia. I would like to know if I have to coat the concrete with 

>something. Maybe epoxy ?

>

>Glennert

Hi Glennert,

you might want to try a lime/clay plaster (1:3 by volume). It has to be kept

moist until completely cured, and after that even helps you to keep pathogens

away from the pores. Good stuff! And if you select the clay accordingly, you

even have the color you want.

Uwe

http://www.megalink.net.mx

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Adriana Gutierrez 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 14:41:18 -0500

Gracias, Mauricio, el miercoles sembre y ya hoy estan germinando

las semillas...Me imagino por el "maya.net" de tu direccion que

estas en Mexico o Centro America, correcto?

Adriana

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    Adriana Gutierrez 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 14:48:06 -0500

I also wonder how clean is

> necessary if the end users are just going to wash it anyway?

Jeff, the real question is, do the buyers expect washed, ready to

serve produce.  I suspect that the answer is "yes" if that is

what they can get through the large wholesalers for greens coming

out of California.  If so, ours has to be also.

 Any leads on commercial sources for these kinds of

> strorage bags?

I was given Monte packaging in Michigan as "the" source for

packaging, 1-800-653-2807.  I haven't gotten in touch with them

yet but plan to do so ASAP.

 I still worry about cooling and de-hydration etc. 

I've been told to provide a good level of humidity when cooling

the greens to avoid dehydration.

Good luck on your first harvest, Adriana

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Subject: RE: advise

From:    Alejandro Gallardo Valencia 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 13:49:16 -0600

Glennert:

        To my knowledge, there's no need to cover your tanks with anything (in =

this I desagree with Ken)  a we constructed tank, using the correct mix =

with an extra smooth finish on the inside shouldn=B4t give you any =

serious problems.  I've worked at and visited several aquaculture farms =

that use concrete tanks and they've never had any trouble. You must, =

however, (in this I do agree with Ken) be careful with your tank design, =

so it's well settled, strong enough to hold the weight of the water, =

have a strong wire "squeleton" and so on, but I guess you know that (I =

would strongly recommend the advice of an engineer).  If you=B4re going =

with concrete, I'd advise to avoid chemicals  as much as you can.

Best regards.

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Subject: Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware Farms for Sale

From:    HoneyAcres

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 17:18:57 EST

Dear cropking and others,

      I would be very interested in any commercial hydroponic or aquaculture

businesses for sale on the eastern shore. If you could include price and a web

site if possible that would be great!

    Thanks,

  Steven 

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    KLOTTTRUE

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 19:40:38 EST

It's o.k. to disagree with me,I was just passing on what Aquatic

Ecosystems,INC. recommends. Ken

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    "Glennert Riedel" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 19:43:33 PST

>Glennert,asked if concrete needed to be coated with epoxy or 

anything.Yes it

>does,neww concrete leachs,use either epoxy paint or epoxy sealer after 

20

>days.And don't forget to use plenty of re-bar and welded wire to keep 

it from

>cracking. Ken

Thanks for the advise Ken.

Glennert

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Subject: Re: advise

From:    "Glennert Riedel" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 20:07:51 PST

>Hi Glennert,

>

>you might want to try a lime/clay plaster (1:3 by volume). It has to be 

kept

>moist until completely cured, and after that even helps you to keep 

pathogens

>away from the pores. Good stuff! And if you select the clay 

accordingly, you

>even have the color you want.

>

>Uwe

>

Thanks Uwe,

I haven't looked into it yet but maybe clay is hard to get here. I'll 

look into it tomorrow. How thick must this layer be ?

What is better epoxy or the lime/clay plaster ?

Glennert

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Subject: RE: advise

From:    "Glennert Riedel" 

Date:    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 20:32:05 PST

Thank you for the information Alejandro,

I see that Palchik agrees with you.

I've consulted experienced local house builders. In the past people used 

to build water tanks from small concrete blocks to hold rain and well 

water. People put fish in these tanks to control the insekts. (No one 

thought of eating the fish.) They did not use iron in the construction. 

The walls are very thick. I've used this technique. Soon I'll know if it 

will hold.

Best Regards,

Glennert

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>Glennert:

>

>       To my knowledge, there's no need to cover your tanks with anything (in 

=

>this I desagree with Ken)  a we constructed tank, using the correct mix 

=

>with an extra smooth finish on the inside shouldn=B4t give you any =

>serious problems

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Subject: Re: Wick Hydroponic System

From:    PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Date:    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:12:55, -0500

Thanks a whole bunch for your info on hydroponic vegetables using 

Flood and Drain, Drip, Wick, and a

sorta passive setup.

Jean

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Subject: advise

From:    PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Date:    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:29:22, -0500

Hi Glennert

I have a concrete trough already (built 15 or so years ago to hold 

soil) and will be preparing it for fish with an epoxy paint.  My 

paint store recommended it because it is food grade which you want 

for fish you will eat. It was developed for coating the insides of 

water tanks.  The store even got on the phone with the epoxy paint 

company's head chemist and explained I was making a fish tank and 

what should I  use.  I will run down to my green house and get the 

name of it if you want it.  You have to coat with a conditioner if 

you have "green" (new) concrete like you do.  And then fill any 

hairline cracks.  I can get you the names of all this stuff if you 

are interested.  It's black too for solar absorbtion.  It's toxic as 

heck while you are applying it but once dry is non-toxic.  Hope this 

helps.

Jean

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    PHRL33A@prodigy.com (MS JEAN R SHAFFER)

Date:    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:31:27, -0500

Could someone tell me what  mesculn is.  I maybe should be growing it.

Thanks

Jean

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Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

From:    "Palchik" 

Date:    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 07:50:27 +0200

No Adriana, estoy en Israel.

y soy Argentino.

-----Original Message-----

From: Adriana Gutierrez 

To: aquaponics@townsqr.com 

Date: יום שישי 19 פברואר 1999 04:34

Subject: Re: Lettuce post-harvest handling

>Gracias, Mauricio, el miercoles sembre y ya hoy estan germinando

>las semillas...Me imagino por el "maya.net" de tu direccion que

>estas en Mexico o Centro America, correcto?

>

>Adriana

S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775  417-256-5124

Web page  http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/



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