Cape Cod 03

During a late afternoon drive on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, I happened upon this colorful cranberry bog which was being harvested.

 

Cranberries grow on plants at the bottom of the bog. When the berries are ready for harvesting, special machines are used to shake them from the plant (onto the bottom of the bog). The bog is then flooded causing the berries to rise to the surface. The workmen then guide the berries to suction pump stations (see Cape Cod 04) where underwater hoses carry them to waiting trucks.

 

For more Cape Cod images, see Album titled "Cape Cod, Massachusetts"

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