Mechanized tiller used to cultivate bare row strip Harvesting Aids Most fruit in Alabama is harvested by hand. Some tree-fruit crops have been developed on trellises so that harvesting by hand is relatively easy. Harvesting aids have also been developed to assist in harvesting. One small-fruit crop on which harvesting aids are used is blueberries. These aids would be valuable to large hobby or small commercial producers.
Mechanical harvesters are also available for large commercial acreages of blueberries.
The harvesters are pulled or driven over the row. If cooling facilities are not available, fruit can be cooled in a basement or cellar. Cooling facility used by small orchard operators For more information , contact your county Extension office. Look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find the number.