(1) Whenever the officer by virtue of any execution issued by a court, levies upon any perishable property, he shall proceed to sell it at such time, place, or manner as he may deem most beneficial for the interest of the defendant.

    (2) A sale shall not be made except upon the written order of the court from which process has been issued, authorizing the sale at such time, place, and manner as the court shall judge most beneficial for the defendant. The court shall direct that notice be given to the defendant, or his agent, of the time and place of the sale, and the manner notice shall be given.