Peach picking requires working long hours, doing repetitious tasks that are physically demanding that may lack excitement and intellectual stimulation. Ladders are often needed to reach peaches where you’ll have to do a fair amount of carrying and lifting. If you’re not a fan of hard work, a position in the packing sheds sorting the peaches.
Cantaloupe Picking Tips
The best time to pick peaches is when their separated easily from the twigs. It’s important to get this right as peaches won’t ripen further once pulled of the tree. After you’ve pulled the peach firmly off the branch place it gently into the basket. When picking the white fleshed varieties wait until they change to a yellow-white colour while the yellow fleshed varieties ripen to a orange colour.
Peach Picking Locations
Stanthorpe, Waikerie, Forbes, Gingin, Donnybrook
Berri, Cadell, Devonport, Perth Hills
Cobram, Manjimup, Renmark, Huonville, Loxton
Shepparton, Hillston, Paringa, Richmond
Swan Hill, Leeton, Echuca, Swan Valley
Bowen, Nyah, Young, Murgon, Tooleybuc, Barmera,
Things you’ll need
Work will be in hot conditions so remember to stay cool and hydrated unless you’re working in a Greenhouse.
- Non slip sturdy footwear.
- Long Pants or Shorts
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Broad Brimmed Hat
- Sunscreen
Did you know?
Peaches are a member of the stone fruit family along with Nectarines, Apricots and Cherries
Pay Information
Pay rates are typically per piece, so the more peaches you pick, the more you’re going to earn. As you progress and perfect your technique you’ll become more efficient and in turn increase the quantity you cut and pick. Hourly pay can range from $16-$20 per hour but per piece pay will vary from farm to farm.
