With a few basic instructions, harvesting blackberries may be a straightforward process. Here are a few simple suggestions to improve the workflow:
Purchase a harvest basket or berry picker with a soft grip to prevent harm to the fruit and plant. These instruments can facilitate and expedite picking.
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To reach the back of the shrub or to take off clusters of berries, always have a clean, sharp pair of pruning shears on available.
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Before being harvested, blackberries should be completely ripe. They ought to be strong, dark black, and slightly glossy. When gently tugged, ripe berries easily come off the plant.
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Even when working with thornless cultivars, wear gardening gloves to protect your hands from thorns and scrapes.
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Once the dew has dried, pick blackberries first thing in the morning. The fruit is less likely to rot because of the lower temperatures and firmer, less prone to squishy berries.
Thornless blackberries require a fence or trellis to provide support and keep the canes erect and in check. Install supports right before or shortly after planting.
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To prevent the berries from being crushed, use shallow containers. For gathering fruit, a small bucket or a basket with a flat bottom works nicely.
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Blackberries ripen at varying periods, so to guarantee you gather fruit at its ripest, inspect your plants frequently and harvest every few days.