Grading: The asparaguscrowns are graded by weight. Other criteria are the quantity off roots, shoots and the thickness of the crown. The crowns are sorted in two gradings.

Grading             weightstandards                average weight
                        (gramme ± / crown)                      (gramme ± / crown)

A 70 +               > 70                                 100 to 130
A 40-70             40 to 70                             50  to 55

Packaging: The asparaguscrons are bundeld per 25 and packed in sacks. The sacks will be stacked on a industrial pallet. The scedule beneath shows the quantaties per industrial pallet:

Grading                Plants / sack               Plants / pallet

A 70+                   100                            5000 - 7000
A 40-70                200                           12000 - 14000