| Harvesting of Apple Ber at right maturity stage is important for obtaining desired quality in fruits and for extended shelf life. Both Immature and over mature fruits are not good for market value. |   |
| The most difficult part in cultivation of Apple Ber is harvesting as there is a risk of damage of branches by fruit load. So, harvesting at right stage and time is crucial. |  |
When Apple Ber is ready for harvest?
- The flowering observed in September & October.
- The fruit requires about 90-120 days reaching maturity from flowering stage.
- The fruit colour changes from dark green to pale yellowish green.
- The fruits will attain a normal size of 50 -100 gm.
- See the reference images given below.
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Material required for harvesting
When to harvest fruit?
It should be harvested from the early morning to evening.
How to harvest a fruit?
| At first one should audit the fruit by simply observing the color and firmness of fruit. |
| The fruits are harvested by many rounds of manual picking, since all the fruits do not attain ripening at same time during ripening season. |
| While harvesting a small portion of peduncle should be attached to the fruit as it also enhances the post-harvest life of fruit. |
| It should be picked at the right stage that is neither under unripe or nor overripe. |
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