6 Easy Ideas to Harvest Blackberries With Ease

Blackberry harvesting is fun with the correct tools and procedures. Here are six simple ways to gather blackberries effectively and enjoyably:  

A decent harvesting basket makes blackberry picking easy. Select a basket with a handle that can contain a lot of fruit without becoming bulky.

1. Use a Harvesting Basket

Thornless blackberries have less thorns, but still need protective clothes. Protect your arms and hands from scratches and thorns with long sleeves and gloves 

2. Wear Protective Gear

Blackberry harvesting is ideal in the morning. The colder temperatures keep the berries solid and prevent mushiness. Dew on berries can cause mould or mildew, 

3. Harvest in the Morning

A bucket with a lanyard lets pickers keep their hands free. Wearing this bucket around your neck or shoulders lets you pick and place berries with both hands.  

4. Use a Bucket with a Lanyard

Blackberries should easily come off the shrub when ripe. Hold the fruit and gently twist or pull.  

5. Gently Twist and Pull

For tall trailing or upright blackberry species, a lightweight, strong ladder can help. Choose a ladder that's solid and portable for safety. 

6. Use a Lightweight, Comfortable Ladder

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