Is harvesting roses on stilts still commonly used?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes
• D. Rarely

Answer: (B)

Harvesting roses relies on stable access to high blooms and careful handling of delicate stems. Stilts aren’t common today because they provide limited stability on uneven ground and make balancing with sharp, thorny stems more awkward, increasing the risk of injury and damaging flowers. Modern practice favors ladders, portable platforms, or small lifts that give a steadier stance, allow the worker to use both hands for clipping and carrying baskets, and meet safety standards more reliably. You might see rare, unusual setups in very specific situations, but they aren’t the norm. So the typical answer is that harvesting roses on stilts is not commonly used.