Omaha and Eastern Nebraska Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in !

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Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have blackberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Douglas County

Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch - blackberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries,
11001 S. 48th Street, Papillion, NE 68133. Phone: 402-331-5500. Email: info@bellevueberryfarm.com. Open: We are open 7 days a week; from 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 8 to 2 pm on weekends; See their website for for updated hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Raspberry Season _The 1st. of July; they will produce all summer and into the fall. The variety is called autumn bliss. They are trickle irrigated and the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch Facebook page. crops are abundant. We also have three rows of blackberries. They are grown organically. The 2013 price is $3 dollars per pound, less that you can find them at the grocery store. There is no admission to the farm during raspberry season. If kids want to use the play area there is a small charge, adults are free. Strawberry Season is typically June and Strawberry season lasts about two weeks. It starts in middle of June. Pick your own strawberries priced by the pound. Also Asparagus is available, may be pyo

Johnson County

Hillside Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries,
61330 733 Road, Sterling, NE 68443. Phone: 402-866-2165. Email: c_vermeer@yahoo.com. Open: call for appointment. Directions: 2 12 miles east from Sterling on Highway 41, 1 mile north and 14 mile east. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. , Sterling, NE 68443 2 1/2 miles east from Sterling on Highway 41, 1 mile north and 1/4 mile eastCrops are usually available in June, July Blackberries end of June into July, Strawberries June. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic

Otoe County

Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard - apples, blackberries, cherries, grapes, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
5995 G Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410. Phone: 402-873-5293. Email: eolson@arbordayfarm.org. Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 5pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Wine tastings daily. Walking trails. They have a strawberry festival, too: June 6, 2009 from 9 am to 5 pm

Sarpy County

Trees, Shrubs & More, Inc. - apples, blackberries, pears, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
3803 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, NE 68123. Phone: 402-291-9374. Email: tsandm@treesshrubsandmore.com. Open: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Conveniently located at 38th and Cornhusker Road between Bellevue and Papillion. Located 3 miles north of Highway 370 and 2 and one quarter miles from Kennedy Freeway. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Please give us a call to see what is ready to pick; We also sell local honeys and honey products as well as Nebraska wines inside of our garden center and gift shop; We are open all year!We also offer Asian Pears in our pick your own orchard

Saunders County

Country Road Bees - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, asparagus, cucumbers, onions, hot peppers, sweet peppers, Heirloom tomatoes, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, sunflowers, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market
2580 County Road Y, Morse Bluff, NE 68648. Phone: (401) 416-0408. Email: balanplantz@gmail.com. Directions: Three miles South of Morse Bluff Nebraska. 34 mile West of highway 79 on County Road Y. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo. . PYO is available Sunday's during respective crop seasons; The patches are small so please contact us via email to confirm availabilityThree miles South of Morse Bluff Nebraska. 3/4 mile West of highway 79 on County Road Y Asparagus Late April - Mid June blackberries Late July - Mid September;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationOur focus is to preserve nature's diversity and protect all she has given us. (ADDED: April 01, 2022)

Blackberry

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Wild blackberries for making jam Blackberries typically peak during June in the South of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips blackberries, just pick from a pick your own farm

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
How to make Blackberry jelly
How to freeze berries
Blackberry syrup, make and can it!
Seedless blackberry pie!
Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
Guide to blackberry varieties
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

2024 Omaha and Eastern Nebraska Blackberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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