Esther

Esther club

Posted: 08 Oct 2019


Taken: 06 Oct 2019

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Floating cranberries

Floating cranberries
Until the 1960s, cranberries, which grow low to the ground, were picked in a time consuming method. Today, wet or water harvesting is the primary method of harvesting cranberries. The bogs in which the cranberries grow are flooded with 1 - 1 1/2 feet of water the night before the harvest. The next day, the farmers use equipment called egg beaters to knock the berries off of the vines. The berries have air pockets in them and they float to the surface. The farmers then "coral" the berries by wading through the bog and forcing the fruit into one area with large brooms. The berries are then further confined with floating booms and suctioned onto a truck. They are taken to a factory where they are washed and canned or used in drinks and sauces. Berries that are dry harvested are often sold as fresh cranberries because they are handled less harshly in the harvesting process.

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 RHH
RHH club
Ah! Cranberry season. Nothing like a fresh-baked cranberry scone.
5 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
A wonderful set of photos and very interesting info. American cranberrys are also sold in Europe, our European varieties are smaller and not as easy to harvest.
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
They look reaaly delicious Esther.
5 years ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
beautiful image and interesting informations!
5 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thank you all for visiting.
5 years ago.

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