{"id":15752,"date":"2025-09-26T10:08:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/migliori-accessori-raccolta-olive\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:15:02","slug":"best-accessories-olive-harvesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/best-accessories-olive-harvesting\/","title":{"rendered":"The best accessories for olive harvesting: from nets to shakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When harvest time comes, every olive grower knows: having the right accessories makes all the difference. Not only in terms of time and effort, but also to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/olive-harvesting-5-mistakes\/\">common mistakes during olive harvesting<\/a> that can compromise fruit quality, field safety, and tree health.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explore the <strong>best accessories for olive harvesting<\/strong>, explaining <strong>what they are for, how to use them effectively, and which to choose<\/strong> depending on the type of olive grove and the harvesting method (manual or mechanical).<\/p>\n<h3>Harvesting nets: the foundation of any orderly work<\/h3>\n<p>Not all nets are the same. Differences in material, size, and functionality (with or without eyelets, draining or waterproof) affect the efficiency and speed of harvesting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Net size:<\/strong> choose based on planting layout and canopy shape. For single trees, 4\u00d74 m nets are sufficient. For rows or intensive systems, continuous nets or connectable sheets are better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Net material:<\/strong> tear-resistant polyethylene for prolonged use; draining fabrics to avoid stagnation when harvesting on damp soil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sack closure or olive-collecting channels:<\/strong> ideal to prevent scattering and facilitate emptying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose nets with <strong>reinforced eyelets<\/strong> and heat-sealed seams, resistant to the pulling of harvesters or accidental impacts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15745&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Manual combs and rakes: for selective harvesting or small-scale groves<\/h3>\n<p>Perfect for small productions, home harvesting, or delicate cultivars, olive combs allow for a precise and controlled approach, with the advantage of not stressing the branches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plastic combs:<\/strong> lightweight and flexible \u2014 less damaging to leaves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combs with curved or interchangeable teeth:<\/strong> excellent for varieties with small fruits or resistant to detachment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short-handled rakes:<\/strong> ideal for working directly on the canopy at low heights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pair combs with <strong>lightweight telescopic handles<\/strong> made of aluminum or fiberglass to avoid ladders and improve safety.<\/p>\n<h3>Electric or battery-powered shakers: maximum yield, minimum effort<\/h3>\n<p>For medium and large olive groves, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/category\/my-olive-en\/\">shaker<\/a> is one of the most efficient tools: it simulates the movement of the hand but multiplies it thousands of times per minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type of movement:<\/strong> oscillating (to penetrate branches), rotating (to shake in a spiral), or combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptable combs:<\/strong> suitable for different cultivars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery-powered:<\/strong> preferable for freedom of movement and reduced weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose well-balanced models with a head-mounted motor and ergonomic handles. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/category\/my-olive-en\/professional-line-olytech\/\">Volpi Olytech shakers<\/a>: reliable, robust, and designed to reduce fatigue.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15747&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk or branch shakers: for intensive groves or experienced producers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are professional accessories, often used in mechanized olive groves or with varieties that resist manual detachment. They attach directly to the trunk or branch to transmit calibrated vibrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When to use them:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On tall trees or those difficult to reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On cultivars such as Leccino or Pendolino, with fruits more resistant to detachment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In large-scale harvests, where time is a critical factor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Attention:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use them <\/span><\/i><b><i>after functional pruning (link to pruning article)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to avoid vibration loss.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not overuse them on young or weakened trees.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baskets, Crates and Containers: to protect olives post-harvest<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often overlooked, but essential to preserve quality. The wrong container (closed plastic bag or bucket in the sun) can cause olives to ferment before reaching the mill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perforated crates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in food-grade plastic, stackable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rigid-walled containers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, washable, resistant to impacts and compression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trolleys or shoulder racks for baskets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to facilitate transport without unnecessary effort.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport small quantities at a time and empty crates frequently. Better more trips, but with intact fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right accessories = efficient harvesting + quality oil<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each accessory has a precise function and can turn a tiring harvest into a job that is more <\/span><b>quick, clean and sustainable for the tree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is no \u201cabsolute best\u201d tool: the choice must be made based on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">olive harvesting method you want to adopt (link to harvesting methods article)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the type of grove, variety, climate, and above all&#8230; how much oil you want to obtain (and in what quality). <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you already chosen your tools for the 2025 olive harvest?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the entire <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/categoria\/my-olive\/\">Volpi Originale line<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: professional shakers and accessories designed for every need, from small family groves to expert producers.<\/span><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When harvest time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[809],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-olive-harvesting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volpioriginale.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}