To make your gardening experience even better I have put together information on garden baskets and where to find the best baskets for collecting your garden harvest.
There is nothing better than having a basket that represents who you are to collect your bounty of fruits and vegetables. It is not only satisfying but also nice to have a basket that functions to meet your needs.
There are several styles of baskets that I will discuss. From solid baskets to wire or woven baskets that will hold your harvest while you pick them. Select a basket that will fit your needs and style while harvesting your bounty.
One basket does not fit all your needs for harvesting vegetables and herbs so have the correct one to meet your needs for harvesting root crops, leafy greens, herbs, plump tomatoes as well as pods like beans and peas.
For harvesting fruit, you may need several baskets as well for grapes and berries to heavier fruit like apples and pears.
Solid baskets
This type of basket is good to use since you can rinse off the vegetables that have soil on them like onions, carrots, and potatoes so that the soil does not fall off in the house or stain a woven basket.
Wire baskets
A wire basket is very versatile to harvest your fruit and vegetables since you can harvest and rinse the vegetables off right in the basket.
Woven baskets
The woven baskets are usually the most colorful and beautiful baskets and are still very sturdy to hold a large harvest from your garden. The only problem is they may be so nice that you will not want to get them dirty.
Berry baskets
To harvest your berries and keep them fresh and firm you need to have a basket that is smaller to keep them from getting squished.
Large Fruit baskets/tubs
When harvesting larger fruit like apples, pears, and even larger vegetables like squash this is a great way to harvest them and support their weight.
- Collect and transport all your vegetables, flowers or tools from the garden in this generously sized colander trug, then simply rinse and drain with no fuss, mess, or spillage.
- For generations, New England clam diggers have relied on these sturdy hods to stow and clean their days catch. Now inlanders are raving about their usefulness around the garden, yard and home.
- Doubles as a magazine holder, pantry bin or portable toy box for a vintage rustic look
- Food-grade, PVC-coated wire and pine with steam-bent solid oak handle
- 19 1/4L x 11W x 7 1/4, USA made
- This colander trug is the perfect home companion
- Collect all your vegetables from the garden in this generously sized trug, then simply rinse and drain whether outside or in
- The colander holes designed within the trug make it easy to collect, rinse, and drain with no fuss, mess, or spillage
- Dimensions: 22 l x 12 w x 4.75 H
- Colander trug weighs .5
- Thinking Shopping? These beautiful baskets made by Design Dua are your best bet.
- Made from the finest elephant grass, this crafts trade has been passed on from generations and holds a lot of history and pride of the people of Northern Ghana
- Known as the Bolga Market Basket, this handmade reusable market basket doubles as a storage unit as well as a shopping bag
- Like many handmade products, this basket might vary slightly in size
- Please note that your basket may be misshaped in transit. Please wet the area that has the crease and reshape. Dry in an airy space to avoid your basket having mo
- Hand crafted in Ghana, West Africa
- Approximately 7-9 inches Across X 5-7 inches Tall (plus handle)
- Fair Trade Federation Member
- You will receive a confetti- reminiscent basket featuring narrow bands of festively interwoven reds, blues and greens- no two are alike! Every basket is uniquely handwoven and differs slightly in design, and is fully shaped and ready to use
- Shipments outside of the Continental United States, and Military Mail (APO, FPO, DPO) will receive flattened baskets. Reshaping instructions will be includ
- Have reinforced ribbing for extra-strength and super-strong comfort grip handles
- Frost-proof and up-resistant
- Very flexible can be twisted and folded without breaking
- Made with phthalate-free food-grade plastic safe for pets and kids
- 2 Comfort Grip Handles
- Flexible Sides for Shaping Against a Wall or Floor
- Reinforced Ribbing for Extra Strength
- Food Grade Container
- Non-Toxic, Toy Safe
- VALUE 10 PACK - 10 wooden baskets. This is a natural product, the baskets color varies from beige to dark brown. The texture will also vary
- PERFECT SIZE - 1 pint which is equal to 2 cups (16 oz). Square shape 4x4x2.5 (101.6mm x 101.6mm x .63.5mm)
- STAY HEALTHY - Perfect size for picking healthy fruits and veggies such as strawberries, berries, cherries, grapes, tomatoes & more.
- EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY - These natural unfinished stapled wood is perfect for craft use, such as gift baskets, drawer organizers, bread baskets. Also used for handicrafts.
- INCREDIBLE VERSATILITY - Can be used in arts & crafts, themed parties, gift baskets, receptions, rustic natural looking decorations and centrepiec
Now that you have the correct style of baskets to collect your harvest you can get started harvesting in style.
Happy Harvesting from the Urban Gardener
