MAKE CLEANING TO GO TO GO LIFE // easy way of harvesting cloves
Clove plants in Indonesia, has a distinctive production pattern, which has a production amount that fluctuates according to certain cycles. In a given year the plant will produce a lot of production and in certain years also production decreased to 10-40%. The pattern of clove plant production can be categorized into 2-year cycle patterns and 3-4 years cycle. The 2-year cycle pattern is commonly found in areas that have a signifi## cant effect on ocean climates. The 3-4 year cycle is commonly found in areas not affected by marine climates. Large harvest (high production) generally occurs after long drought. If after harvest, this is not followed by intensive maintenance, then there is usually a failure of harvest (low production) during the next harvest.
HARVEST
Each time the flowering plant is not the same. This depends on the local climate, high places and other factors that are very influential. Then start flowering and the timing of collection is not the same.
• In Sumatra: growing flower buds between October - November then the harvest season is around April - June
• In Java: Flower buds between November - January then the harvest falls in May - July
• In Maluku: Flower buds between May - July and harvest time in October - January
How To Pick
Flower cloves that are old or ripe for levy should not be left until bloom. Before the picking, under the canopy of the tree must be cleaned first, meaning if there are bebrapa flowers that fall in time picking easily picked. The way pemetikannya depending on the state of the plant itself
• If the plant is not high enough, picking can be done simply by standing around the bottom of the tree. Furthermore, if the tree is a bit high it can use a hook for easier.
• If the plant is big enough and taller, it is better to use a triple ladder, it is easy to move.