- 1). Hold a ripe berry cluster in the palm of your hand. Cut off the cluster from the bush where it joins the branch, using a small pair of shears or scissors.
- 2). Place the berries in a basket or box as you gather them. Layer the clusters no more than two to three deep to prevent damage to the berries on the bottom.
- 3). Hold a cluster by its stem over a bowl. Run the fingers of your other hand over the cluster, grasping gently, to separate the ripe berries from the stems. Ripe berries fall off the cluster easily. Immature berries cling to the stem and don't separate well.
- 4). Store the berries in the refrigerator for three to five days. Alternatively, freeze the berries for long-term storage.
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