Harvesting combines speed and quality. A good worker keeps a steady pace without damaging the plant or the produce.
Good practices
- Check the whole plant: don't leave ready fruit behind.
- Cut, don't pull. Keep your knife or clippers clean and sharp.
- Place produce carefully; don't overfill containers.
- Separate damaged or misshapen fruit as instructed.
- Leave the row clean: leaves and culls go where you're told.
Productivity
Many greenhouses measure productivity (for example, rows or boxes per hour). At first it's normal to be slower; speed comes with practice. What matters most at the start is doing it right.