This research analyzed the growth characteristics of garlic stalks and bulbils through research articles and field survey as a preliminary, and designed and manufactured prototype garlic stalks collecting system. The overall size of the prototype garl...
This research analyzed the growth characteristics of garlic stalks and bulbils through research articles and field survey as a preliminary, and designed and manufactured prototype garlic stalks collecting system. The overall size of the prototype garlic stalks collecting system was 1825 (L) × 570 (W) × 1362 (H) ㎜, and consisted of reaping, conveying, collection, power source, traveling, and control unit. Performance of the prototype garlic stalks collecting system was evaluated at field of crop reception and distribution complex located at Seosan City, Chungnam, Korea. Results of evaluation of reaping, conveying, and collection units were generally satisfying. Following discussions, however, is found to be considered to improve the prototype garlic stalks collecting system for better performance or some modifications to improve the system during research.