Fruit picking jobs
From the cherries of May to the kiwis of November, orchards need workers through most of the warm season. Fruit bruises easily, so careful work matters as much as speed.
Season
May – November
May to November. Cherries in May and June, apricots in June, peaches and nectarines from June to September, apples in September and October, kiwis in October and November.
What the work involves
- Picking by hand without bruising the fruit
- Working from a ladder on tall trees
- Filling and loading crates
- Sorting by size and quality
- Packing at the packing house
Where the work is
- Imathia (peaches)
- Pella (cherries, peaches)
- Larissa and Agia (cherries, apples)
- Pieria (kiwis)
- Arta (kiwis)
- Pelion (apples)
- Argolida (apricots)
Looking for work
Find work picking peaches, cherries or kiwis near you and follow the season from fruit to fruit. Every job you finish goes into your work history.
Find work near youLooking for workers
Find workers for your orchard a few days before the fruit ripens, and choose people who have picked fruit before.
Find farm workersFrequently asked questions
Which fruit is picked each month?
Cherries in May and June, apricots in June, peaches and nectarines until September, apples in September and October, kiwis in October and November.
Can I work the whole season?
Yes, if you follow the fruit. Many workers start with cherries and move on to peaches, apples and kiwis.
How do I find work picking peaches?
Open Ubumi and look at the jobs near you. In Imathia and Pella most peach jobs are posted from June.
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