How many pounds of blueberries can you pick in an hour?

How many pounds of blueberries can you pick in an hour?

That means they had to pick about 18 pounds of blueberries an hour in order to make minimum wage. Farmers say it is a system that motivates workers. Now, some workers can't pick 18 pounds of blueberries an hour.

How do you pick the best blueberries?

When you buy fresh blueberries, look for berries that are firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned, with a silvery surface bloom and no leaves or stems. Size isn't an indicator of maturity but color is – berries should be deep purple-blue to blue-black.

What should I bring to berry picking?

Protect yourself – You're going to be standing out in the sun for a few hours, so bring water and wear a hat, plenty of sunscreen and clothes that you don't mind getting a little stained with blueberry juice.

Do blueberries ripen after being picked?

White and green colored blueberries will not ripen after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO ripen after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to ripen).

How much is blueberry picking?

In 2019, the price is $4.99 per pound if you pick less then 8 pounds. If you pick more than 8 pounds, it is $4.19 per pound.

How do you know when a blueberry is ripe?

The blueberries will be ripe when they are completely blue in color, from the stem end to the calyx end. The calyx is the outer cap of the blueberry opposite the stem. If the blueberries have green or red near the stem end, do not pick them yet.

Are blueberries hand picked?

For the fresh market, blueberries are mainly picked by hand, but some are gathered with large harvesting machines that move slowly along the rows of blueberry plants and gently shake each one so ripe berries fall into a catching frame. There, the blueberries are sorted and any bruised or unripe ones are removed.