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About Limoneira: History: Innovations

  "Teague Method" - A curing method that controlled temperature and humidity of fruit. This method used canvas tarps to cover the fruit and well ventilated, open-air storage sheds. This method was used exclusively until air conditioning became available.
     
  Orchard Heaters – Wire baskets filled with coal and kindling were used to prevent frost damage.
     
  Fruit Washing Machines - An innovative design that can clean fruit without causing damage.
     
  Harvest Tools – ergonomic hand clippers for pick crews
     
  Orchard Sprayers – An innovative method of applying pesticide that used a combination of water and oil mixed under compressed air.

 


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