Identify mature beans by looking for marking tape with beans that have yellow-green tips,
Use a swift movement to harvest the bean from the cluster stem using a backward/forward folding motion of the very top of the bean.
Handle beans gently by placing pods in soft bags or harvest aprons to avoid bruising.
Avoid piling beans in large heaps, as excessive pressure may cause bruising.
Avoid excessive handling as oils from human hands can affect the bean's surface and drying process. Workers should have clean hands or wear ‘harvest only’ gloves
Harvesting is required every second day for many weeks, as all beans do not ripen simultaneously
Beans should be harvested early in the morning, when they are cool and less prone to bruising.