Knowing how and when to harvest berries is important. Small fruits such as berries have a very short shelf life and need to be harvested and utilized at exactly the correct time to avoid spoilage and enjoyed during the height of sweetness. Harvesting berries at just the right moment of maturation is the key to the best possible quality and flavor of these fruits. Best Time to Pick Berries The following criteria are helpful in deciding when to harvest common types of berries. Primarily, let the eye be your guide. Color and size are definitive indicators of the ripeness of the berry. Berry color will usually change from green to a more vibrant end of the color spectrum, anywhere from red, orange, purple, and blue (and many combinations of those hues). Color alone, however, should not be the basis for harvesting berries; there are other of one’s senses you should utilize … Continue reading Berry Harvest Time: Best Time To Pick Berries In The Garden