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jcaldeira

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Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« on: February 25, 2015, 06:00:52 PM »
Every time I pick a bag of West Indian (Key) Limes, the tree thorns poke poor innocent me.  Does anyone know of a clever device that is effective for picking the limes off the tree?  Something that would extend my reach would be nice, too.
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2015, 11:08:14 PM »
Fingernail clippers - Millet
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2015, 06:33:44 AM »
Yes what wicked thorns they have.
Perhaps a contraption similar to what they use to harvest prickly pears around here.
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2015, 09:11:44 AM »
Quote from: Riverland on February 26, 2015, 06:33:44 AM
Yes what wicked thorns they have.
Perhaps a contraption similar to what they use to harvest prickly pears around here.

And what contraption is that?

p.s.: Millet, nail clippers?  I don't have all day to pick the fruit.  :)  These trees are fairly large.
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2015, 10:41:14 AM »
Key Lime grove workers are provided with protective gloves. - Millet
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2015, 02:13:43 PM »
Quote from: Millet on February 26, 2015, 10:41:14 AM
Key Lime grove workers are provided with protective gloves. - Millet

I'd need a protective body suit.  A lot stronger than a bee suit, too!

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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2015, 08:47:57 AM »
I have been harvesting them for years and the best I have came up with is to shake the tree and pick them off the ground.
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Re: Picking W.I. (Key) Limes - Ouch!
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2015, 09:39:52 AM »
Quote from: From the sea on February 27, 2015, 08:47:57 AM
I have been harvesting them for years and the best I have came up with is to shake the tree and pick them off the ground.

Yup, as you really on loo y want the ripe yellow ones.  Otherwise,  suck it up, its the price for enjoyment.
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