How To Pick Coconuts From Trees With THE NUT JIGGLER | Sailboat Story 128

Learn how to pick wild coconuts from trees while standing safely on the ground by using a simple device called THE NUT JIGGLER. You’ll also see how we know when a coconut is ripe by it’s color and sound, and also how to remove the coconut’s tough outer husk.

When we first attempted to pick coconuts from trees we used a variety of methods that were embarrassingly ineffective. We threw rocks at them. We swatted at them with an oar. We tried climbing the trees. All of these attempts yielded poor results and were even quite dangerous. Therefore, it became necessary to invent a better way… and it was from that necessity that THE NUT JIGGLER was born!!!!!!!!

THE NUT JIGGLER is a simple device consisting of nothing more than a telescoping whisker pole and a telescoping boat hook – both of which are lashed together using a couple velcro straps. When assembled, these lightweight and easy-to-store components combine to give the user the reach and “hooking ability” needed to pick recalcitrant nuts from the tree.

It’s also helpful to know the various stages that a ripe coconut goes through as they mature on the tree. Each stage is conveniently communicate to the savvy coconut picker though a series of color changes that the coconut husk goes through. We’ll show you what to expect inside of the coconut during each of these stages of maturity and color.

Finally, I’ll share with you some of the techniques I use to remove the coconut from it’s husk with the help of a small machete. There’s a bit more to it than just hacking away at it, and doing it right can help insure that you don’t inadvertently chop off a finger.

Harvesting wild coconuts is one of our favorite things to do in the Bahamas. We enjoy the challenge, and there’s nothing like taking a pile freshly foraged Bahamian coconuts back to the boat at the end of the day.

One thing is for sure though… we wouldn’t be nearly as successful at picking coconuts if it wasn’t for our fantastic NUT JIGGLER.

Enjoy!

Ben, Tambi, & Molly | S/V Sandflea | “SAILBOATSTORY”

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