Hill System Plastic Mulched Strawberry Production Guide for Colder Areas

Authors: Charles R. O'Dell Extension Horticulturist, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech; Jerry Williams, Teaching Hortculturist, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech

Publication Number 438-018, Posted March 2000

TABLE 4 - Equipment Needs and Labor Estimates by Season for 1 Acre of U-Pick Plastic Mulched Strawberries


Labor RequiredHours/Season
June 16 - 30 Land prep.25
July 1 - Sept. 30 Planting100
Oct. - November10
December10
Jan. - February15
March 1 - 1525
March 16 - 3115
April 1 - 1520
April 16 - 3040
May 1 - 1540
May 16 - 3150
June 1 - 1550
TOTAL400 Hours


Machine Used
Total
  Operating Costs
Hours Used
Per Hour
Fixed Costs
Per Hour
Total
40 HP Tractor & Fertilizer Spreader23.186.364.619.22
40 HP Tractor & Water Wheel Planter83.8130.4811.2990.32
40 HP Tractor & Sprayer34.0112.0310.4331.29
40 HP Tractor & Shielded Sprayer34.0112.0310.4331.29
40 HP Tractor & Rotary Mower23.587.165.5411.08
Totals18 68.06 173.20
Total Machine Costs    241.26


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