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When autumn arrives, it's time for the farmers to use heavy machinery to assist with the harvest. Harvesting generally takes place between late summer and early fall when the walnuts are ripe. Mechanical shakers are employed to gently shake the trees, causing the walnuts to fall effortlessly to the ground, making the harvesting process both efficient and enjoyable to watch.
These shakers are followed by machines that gather the fallen nuts, along with debris like leaves and twigs. This is a critical step that helps ensure that not a single nut is left behind. After initial harvesting, the nuts undergo thorough cleaning to remove unwanted debris, maintaining their quality and reducing the need for further sorting.