I have also heard this, so extra care is needed both putting bins into storage and taking them out.
I also know that several growers had to alter their bin carriers to accommodate the footprint of the plastic bins. However, most growers here are switching or have switched to plastic bins, and seem happy enough with them. I'd also like to hear other comments. Leslie [cid:[email protected]] Leslie Huffman 519-738-1256 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jon Clements Sent: September-20-13 9:55 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apple bins The biggest complaint I have heard about the plastic bins is they can be slippery when handling/stacking. Oh yea, and $$$ cost... :-) On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM, Kushad, Mosbah M <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hi Leslie: I am interested in their sanitation, ease of staking and storage, cost effectiveness, ease of washing, and any other issues related to differences in both material. Thanks, Mosbah Kushad University of Illinois From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Huffman, Leslie (OMAFRA) Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 8:29 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apple bins >From a disease viewpoint or what exactly are you interested in? Leslie Leslie Huffman 519-738-1256<tel:519-738-1256> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kushad, Mosbah M Sent: September-19-13 5:14 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: [apple-crop] Apple bins I am interested to read the opinion/experience of the group with plastic or wooden and collapsible or non-collapsible bins. Thanks, Mosbah Kushad, University of Illinois _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Jon Clements aka 'Mr Honeycrisp' UMass Cold Spring Orchard 393 Sabin St. Belchertown, MA 01007 413-478-7219 umassfruit.com<http://umassfruit.com>
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