Fruit Rings for Apples: Types and Tips for Choosing

On the eve of the autumn harvest, in addition to the ideas for processing apples, there is an important task - how to harvest fruit. Someone picks out the habit of fallen apples and gently shaking the tree continues simple manipulations. Such actions are relevant for the owners of two or three small apple trees. Much more serious is required approach to the business to collect a large number of crops. For this, it will be useful to know what a fruit collector is for apples, types and tips for choosing a device.

Do not think that a device for picking apples is for lazy people. At a minimum, the use of fruit growers saves a lot of time to summer residents, while maintaining the quality of apples at the highest level.

The device for collecting apple fruits can be made independently from scrap materials, and you can purchase a finished design in a specialized store. Before making any decision, it is worth considering all the pros and cons of the most popular types of fruit extractors.

The advantage of purchasing a fruit picker in the store is in the availability and choice of the most convenient model and material.

The fixture is a tall slotted glass made of dense plastic. Externally, the nozzle resembles the opened bud of a real tulip.

Principle of operation:

• the fruit is placed in the "tulip" so that the stalk falls between the "petals" of the nozzle;
• scroll the handle of the collector around its axis;
• plucked fruit is placed in the basket.

The design is simple and convenient. Difficulties arise only with unripe apples or too strong fruit cuttings.

The telescopic handle puller is one of the most popular models. The design has the ability to adjust the length of the pole if necessary. The tip of the device itself can be made of metal, plastic, and even have a knife available for cutting cuttings. The puller operates by analogy with the "tulip". Fruits are captured by the nozzle and broken by turning the device pole. Some models are additionally equipped with a special bag, thanks to which it is possible to collect several apples at once without interrupting the process.

The construction is made of wire strings assembled in the shape of a bowl. After the fetus is wrapped around the wire, the apple is broken by turning the device around its axis. Further, the fruit safely reaches the basket.

The principle of operation is similar to previous models. The device differs only in an improved bowl. The device is like a metal grip of three "fingers." This design is able to grab not only large fruit, but also smaller fruits.

Also available are types of pullers with additional fishing line to grip an apple stalk. The stores provide options for mechanisms with a fixed pole length of the device, and models with telescopic handles.

An overview of the most common variants of fruit collectors allows us to understand the principle of the mechanism. So, having determined the best type of puller design for yourself, you can start making a home device for picking fruit.

Necessary materials:

• Plastic bottle 1.5-2 liters;
• The line is about three meters long;
• Leg for the collection bowl (pole, pipe, etc.).

First you need to prepare the bowl itself puller. To do this, cut with scissors a plastic bottle from the bottom, creating a bowl of the desired height. We make cuts around the perimeter of the container so that the design looks like a tulip bud.

In each “petal” we make small holes with the help of awl. Make them preferably closer to the top of the bowl.Further, we pass the line through the holes, and its ends are drawn through the neck of the bottle.

In the pole we make a through hole on the place where the bowl will be mounted. Fasten the bowl with the invader on the base of the handle of our device. If you do not make a hole, it is better to glue the bowl to the pole with glue.

This is the simplest model to manufacture. To create a bowl, you need to cut the bottom of a plastic bottle with a capacity of 1.5 liters. Along the perimeter of the "bowl" we make shallow cuts with scissors and make out the edge with sharp teeth. We make a through hole in the neck of the bottle.

At the end of the “holder” puller we make a through hole. We put on the neck of the bottle on the pole. Through the finished holes fasten the bowl on the holder with a nail or screw.

Near the bottom of a plastic bottle, cut a circular side opening. From the side of the bottom cut teeth. Some summer residents recommend for convenience to make a hole in the shape of a heart. Further, the bowl is put on the end of the pole and fixed. This design allows you to shoot at a time more than two fruits.

This device is the strongest for removing fruits in comparison with plastic bottles.

We choose a large tin can, in the diameter of which a large apple can easily pass. Cut a shallow line with a knife in one of the sides from the top. With the help of pliers we push the wedge-shaped slots apart. On the opposite side we make a pair of holes through which we fasten the can on the pole with wire.

For the manufacture of the device, it is necessary to take a pipe of thin plastic of wide diameter, which will allow you to skip a large apple. At the top of the pipe we make a hole in the shape of a letter J. The tail of the letter should be directed upwards. On the lower tail of the letter fasten the blade.

The hole is made in case the cutting of the fruit is too hard.

Cut off the lower end of the pipe in the form of teeth. Heat the teeth and bend, forming the bottom of the puller. The structure is fastened to the pole with wire or screws.

A landing net will also serve as an excellent starter. However, for removing apples with a hard handle you will need additional equipment of the device with a blade or a hook. For greater convenience, the net can be slightly bent at the base.

Experienced gardeners recommend using homemade pullers to collect fruits, as the purchased models are short-lived. In addition, home-made designs are more durable and convenient, as they are created according to personal needs.

The most popular fruit collector is a device from a plastic bottle. This case also has a recommendation. Since the apple harvest is very unstable, the device sometimes has to be stored indoors. Disassembled to do it much more convenient.

To create a separate construction of the collector, it is recommended to fasten the neck of the bottle to the cork attached to the pole with self-tapping screws or adhesive tape. However, it will be necessary to “twist” the apples from the branch exclusively clockwise, otherwise the bowl will simply fall off.

The can remover can also be improved. To do this, cut the bottom of the jar, and instead fasten a small linen bag. Thus, you can collect several apples at once. What is mainly for closed constructions is that they are also suitable for collecting pears and plums.

To learn how to make a fruit picker for apples with your own hands, see the next video.