Central New York State Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in !

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Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Central New York State in 2025, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have blueberries 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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Cayuga County

Gian Carelli Farm and Winery - strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins
1025 Shortcut Road, Weedsport, NY . Phone: 315-626-2830. Email: giancarellifarmwinery@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday from noon to 5 pm, but call before you come to check conditions. Directions: Take Thruway to Exit 40, left on Route 34, north toward Cato three miles, take a right on Shortcut Road and go three-quarters of a mile. aka, SG&S Farms. Fruit wine\\\\\\\'s and now a Distillery2024 prices were $2.45 to $5 per pound, depending upon how many pounds you pickl. \\\$ADDED: October 06, 2016, JBS\\\$ \\\\[ . Click here for a map and directions. aka, SG&S Farms. Fruit wine's and now a Distillery2024 prices were $2.45 to $5 per pound, depending upon how many pounds you pickl. (ADDED: October 06, 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Grisamore Farms - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, sweet and sour cherries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, apple cider
R.D. # 2, Box 238 (1347 Goose Street), Locke, NY . Phone: 315-497-1347. Email: info@grisamorefarms.com. Open: May to October, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
Grisamore Farms Facebook page. We press our cider right here on our farm from apples we grow. To make our cider safer, we are installed a UV light. This will kill any possible bacteria in the cider without changing the flavor. Cider is available in our farm store September 25th thru December 10th. Typical harvest start dates (always call before you come, to confirm): Strawberries June 25, , Sweet Cherries July 4, Red Raspberries July 10, Blueberries July 10, Currants July 20. . (UPDATED: September 9, 2023, JBS) U-Pick Apple varieties and typical harvest start dates:Sansa .........August 25McIntosh.........September 14Gala..............September 14Cortland..........September 28Macoun...........September 28Red Delicious.....September 28Yellow Delicious...September 28Empire...........September 28Crispin...........September 28Granny Smith.....September 28Ida Reds.............October 5Northern Spy........October 5. Pleas..
Stevers Berry Harvest Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
12766 White Cemetery Rd, Cato, NY 13033. Phone: (315) 626-6307. Email: berryharvestfarm@gmail.com. Open: Opening June 16th through Mid July; Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm; Saturday 7am to 7pm, Sunday 7am to 5pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Stevers Berry Harvest Farm Facebook page. Strawberry season is typically June 16th through June 30th; Blueberry season is typically July 10th through August 15th;. . Berry Harvest Farm is family owned and operated. All fruits and vegetables are grown on our farm. Children are welcome. Season starts mid July usually last for approximately 3 weeks. Pick your own are sold by the pound and containers are available. (UPDATED: July 05, 2016) (UPDATED: June 06, 2016) (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)

Chenango County

Berries Blue - Blueberries only, restrooms
776 County Road 42, South Otselic, NY 13155. Phone: (315) 653-7303. Open: 8 - dusk around 8 om daily, except Wednesday, closed Wednesdays. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check . . The farm is organic, and they have guinea fowl for insect control - no ticks!! On weekends, picked berries, baked goods and jams and jellies are available. (ADDED: August 12, 2017, Suggested by a visitor)
Comments from a visitor on August 12, 2017: "The orchard is well maintained, the hosts are very personable and the berries are the one of the best prices in the area - this year only $1.50 per pound! They grow many varieties, so the season is long, weather permitting. This is my favorite place to pick!! I will give them your site info so that they may fill in the blanks for info I do not have."
Fantasy Fruit Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, grapes, honey
464 Hall Road, Afton, NY 13730. Phone: 607-639-2075. Open: All summer 8am to 8pm. Directions: In Afton, NY turn onto Spring Street \\\$across from Horton Hardware\\\$. Take 3rd left \\\$Blower Hill Rd.\\\$ and go 1.5 miles. \\\\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Summer TriStar Strawberries, Take 3rd left (Blower Hill Rd.) and go 1.5 miles. (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Fox Trail Farm - Uses natural growing practices, not yet certified, blueberries, porta-potties, WiFi is available, picnic area you may bring your own food
776 County Road 42, South Otselic, NY 13155. Phone: (831) 214-5832. Email: foxtrailfarmny@gmail.com. Open: 8 am to 8 pm Mondy through Sunday during blueberry season; Please check our social media pages, email, or call us for blueberry season dates. Directions: We are 18 miles from Norwich headed northeast on County Road 23. We are located on County Road 42. Blueberries are typically in season from the middle of July to the middle of August;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. We are located on County Road 42. Blueberries are typically in season from the middle of July to the middle of August;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Click here for our Instagram page. (ADDED: July 15, 2023) [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Kuhn's U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries
191 Race Road, Oxford, NY 13830. Phone: (607) 349-0958. Email: cjkuhn@frontiernet.net. Open: U-Pick blueberries in season July 4-August and Asparagus in the spring. Click here for a map and directions. [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Stone Hill Blueberry Farm - certified organic, blueberries
362 Stone Hill Road, Afton, NY 13730. Phone: 607-693-3333. Email: blueberry@stone-hill-blueberry-farm.com. Open: Updates Page for the latest information. Directions: From I-88 take Afton Exit. Go straight onto NY 41N, past the Country Store, over the river, and under the railroad bridge. At the Y, bear left, and the go straight across intersection, staying on Route 41N. Go about 12 mile, turn left on County Rd 30 \\\$also marked Long Hill Rd\\\$. Follow the signs to Stone Hill--about 5 more miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Go straight onto NY 41N, past the Country Store, over the river, and under the railroad bridge. At the Y, bear left, and the go straight across intersection, staying on Route 41N. Go about 1/2 mile, turn left on County Rd 30 (also marked Long Hill Rd). Follow the signs to Stone Hill--about 5 more miles. Crops are usually available in July, August. Occasionally close other days to allow blueberries to ripen, during rainy weather and during Thunderstorms for safety reasons. Blueberries are sometimes available into September depending on crop and weather. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. No pesticides are used on the blueberries. Organic is better! Come to and pick some delicious Blueberries on south sloping farm with 2000+ blueberry bushes! The bushes are fertilized with soybean meal, mulched with sawdust and rows are mowed weekly. The Picking season runs from mid-July to at least the end of August, and sometimes into early Septembe..
Sweet Indigo Farm - No pesticides used, blueberries,
486 Jackson Hill Road, Chenango Forks, NY 13746. Phone: 505-516-8127. Email: sweetindigofarm@gmail.com. Open: Thursday thru Monday, from 8 am to 7 pm; July 14 to August 14. Directions: From Chenango Valley State Park, proceed on Route 369 for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto County Route 9 \\\$Page Brook Road\\\$ and drive 710 of one mile. Turn left onto Hotchkiss Hill Road and drive 110 of one mile. At Y go right onto Jackson Hill Road. Drive 2 miles to blueberry farm located at 486 Jackson Hill Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 5 miles. Turn left onto County Route 9 (Page Brook Road) and drive 7/10 of one mile. Turn left onto Hotchkiss Hill Road and drive 1/10 of one mile. At Y go right onto Jackson Hill Road. Drive 2 miles to blueberry farm located at 486 Jackson Hill Road. . Easy physical access to berry bushes. No extreme slopes. U-Pick blueberry farm. Pesticide-free blueberries. Formerly called Yonkin's Blueberries . Formerly Charlies U-Pick blueberries. [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)

Cortland County

Cherry Knoll Farm - 2025 assumed permanently closed, Blueberries
Hoxie Gorge Road, Marathon, NY 13803. Phone: 607-849-6886. Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions.
Dave's Veggies Farm Market and 4-Greenhouses - beans, blueberries, peas, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, other vegetables, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
5178 State Route 41, Homer, NY 13077. Phone: 607-749-4955. Email: DavesVeggies@excite.com. Open: May through August: daily, from 10 am to 8 pm and September and October, daily from noon to 7 pm. Directions: Dave\\\\\\\'s veggies is located just one mile from the village of Homer via Route #281 and is on Route #41. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. U PICK EM' blueberries are available from mid-July through August. The pumpkin patch is open from late September through October (the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest is the first weekend in October at the Cortland County Court House Park in downtown Cortland, just minutes from our stand). [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Halls' Hill Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
2110 Tower Road, Cortland, NY 13045. Phone: (607) 753-0712. Email: hallshill@clearwire.net. Open: Every day 7am to 8pm, from July 15 to September 30. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a self serve honor system so bring your own containers and small bills. [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)
Twin Tower Blueberry Farm, LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available
4113 Route 221 East, Marathon, NY 13803. Phone: 607-316-4800. Email: farmgirlberry@stny.rr.com. Open: Sunday to Thursday 8 am to 6 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Route 81 South-exit 9 to Marathon; left at light, up the hill on 221 East for 1 and 12 miles. Farm is on the left. Route 81 North-exit 9; then right up the hill on 221 East for 1 and 12 miles. Farm is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Farm is on the left. Route 81 North-exit 9; then right up the hill on 221 East for 1 and 1/2 miles. Farm is on the left. . We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Always call ahead for weather conditions and updates. Large groups, please call ahead as well. [ ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS)

Madison County

Critz Farms - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
Route 13 S, Cazenovia, NY 13035. Phone: 315-662-3355. Email: info@critzfarms.com. Open: Seasonally changing hours; Spring and summer hours from March through early September; Fall hours - seven days a week 10 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 6 weekends from mid September through the end of October; November hours 10 to 5; Closed Thanksgiving; Open seven days a week from the Friday after Thanksgiving through December 19, 9 to 6 weekends and 9 to 7 weekdays. Directions: Critz Farms is located 3 and a half miles south of Route 20, on Route 13 in Cazenovia. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Visit our web site for specific harvest dates. . Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Come in March for our Maple Syrup Celebration. In the summer we are open for pick-your-own berries. The fall brings our annual Fall Harvest Celebration, and from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we are open for Holiday Family Fun. (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on September 20, 2009: "Lots of fun for everyone!"
Dave's Sugarhouse - 2025 assumed permanently closed, blueberries, maple syrup
1189 Williams Street North of Thruway, Oneida, NY 13421. Phone: 315 363 5397. Email: dklish@earthlink.net. Open: permanently closed. Directions: From Oneida, take Main Street \\\$route 46\\\$ North, towards Durhamville, after crossing the Thruway, turn right at the flashing light and follow the signs. Closed 2 days each week for spraying, call for recorded message. Dave & Joan\\\\\\\'s Sugarhouse provides . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Closed 2 days each week for spraying, call for recorded message. Dave & Joan's Sugarhouse provides open house's during the Maple Sugar producing season. Most weekends you can stop by the Sugarhouse (look for the steam coming out of the sugarhouse - it means we are open for business). When you stop in we will explain how the sap is collected and processed. You can also talk with the family about the entire operation. Maple products are available for sale year round. http://www.maplefestival.org/
Dizzy Lizzie's Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (black), Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs
3823 Sanderson Road, Erieville, NY 13061. Phone: 315-662-7565. Email: dizzylizziesfarm@gmail.com. Open: Check website or facebook or call for availability. Directions: From Cazenovia take route 20 and make a right onto Erieville Road. About five miles turn left onto Sanderson Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Dizzy Lizzie's Farm Facebook page. About five miles turn left onto Sanderson Road. . We are certified organic for all crops! . (ADDED: July 06, 2015) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)

Oneida County

Blueberry Hill Farms & Nursery - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
6884 Roberts Rd, Clinton, NY 13323. Phone: (315) 368-5578. Email: Mark@blueberryhillfarmsandnursery.com. Open: Mid July to end of Augist. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Blueberry Hill Farms & Nursery Facebook page. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. . (ADDED: July 12, 2018) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Candella's Farm - blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, tomatoes,
9256 River Road, Marcy, NY 13403. Phone: 315-736-8782. Email: smpapale@roadrunner.com. Open: You pick hours are posted onour Facebook page; the Farm stand hours are Monday- Friday 9-7 Sat 9-6 Sunday 9-5 Directions: Located at the corner of River Road Marcy and Mohawk Street coming from Whitesboro. Directions: Located at the corner of River Road Marcy and Mohawk Street coming from Whitesboro. Coming from Rome or Utica take Route 49 to the Cavanaugh Road Exit. From Utica take a right, go to the second traffic light turn left. From Rome turn left then another left. We share a parking lot with Marcy Beverage Center. Strawberries Mid June to Beginning July; Raspberries Early July; Blueberries mid-July. Payment: You Pick is cash only; Farm stand is Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: You Pick is cash only; Farm stand is Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Candella's Farm Facebook page. Coming from Rome or Utica take Route 49 to the Cavanaugh Road Exit. From Utica take a right, go to the second traffic light turn left. From Rome turn left then another left. We share a parking lot with Marcy Beverage Center. Strawberries Mid June to Beginning July; Raspberries Early July; Blueberries mid-July. (UPDATED: July 10, 2016) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Heywoods's Blueberries - No pesticides are used, blueberries,
9947 Evans Road, Remsen, NY 13438. Phone: 315-831-8096. Email: heywoodsblueberries@yahoo.com. Open: Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed on other days. Directions: Blueberries: Late July to Labor Day; U-pick Blueberries. . Payment: Cash, only. Springtime: Bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs Greenhouse . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Springtime: Bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs Greenhouse open Mid-May to Mid June Daily 10am to 7pm. w What started out as about 50 small blueberry plants has grown to approximately 1,200 fully-grown bushes. The blueberry field is "u-pick.", no prepicked . (UPDATED: June 10, 2020) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Irvada's Blueberry Lane - No pesticides are used, blueberries,
9459 Point Rock Rd, Taberg, NY 13471. Phone: 315-337-1088. Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm; Please call ahead as hours May vary due to availability of ripe berries. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We do not use pesticides on the crops. 1500 blueberry bushes. Family owned and operated since 1969. Outhouse available. [ ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
North Star Orchards - U Pick Apples, blueberries, pumpkins
4741 Route 233, Westmoreland, NY 13490. Phone: 315-853-1024. Open: call for hours and crop availability. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Also Apple cider and a farm market with a bakery. 2019 prices (July 2019) $10 1 Peck Bag (11-12 lbs.) *Bags will be sold instore and at the kiosk $15 1/2 Bushel Bag (22-24lbs.) prior to picking. Varieties: Jonamac, McIntosh, Empire, Northern Spy, Ida Red, Golden Delicious. (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Swistak Farm - Roadside stand, blueberries, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, porta-potties are available
6644 Greenway New London Road, Verona, NY 13478. Phone: 315-336-1251. Open: Our Pick - Your - Own crops, estimated dates and times: Strawberries - 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week usually beginning mid June through early July; Blueberries - 8 am to 2 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays usually beginning mid July through August; Tomatoes and peppers - Saturdays only, 8 am to 5 pm, late August through mid-September. Directions: Swistak Farm is located just off Route 365 between Verona and Rome. Look for our signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Look for our signs. . We only sell fruits and vegetables we grow on our own farm. We know our produce is top quality and fresh. [ ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS) UPDATE for 2021: Their Facebook page says "Our 4th and FINAL DAY of U-pick tomato, eggplant and peppers is Saturday, Sept 18th 8 am to 5 pm, there is still a very large quantity in the fields to pick! Tomatoes, eggplants, flamingo (yellow) peppers, green/red bell peppers, and cubanelle peppers available for picking. Tomatoes (round and plum) are $20/LEVEL bushel. Eggplant is $13/LEVEL bushel. Peppers(flamingo, green/red bell and cubanelle) are $13/LEVEL bushel Stand is open Mondays-Saturdays 8 am to 6 pm and closed on Sundays!"

Onondaga County

Abbott Farms - apples, blueberries, cherries, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Phone: 315-638-7783. Email: apples@abbottfarms.com. Open: click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Updates: click here for picking updates. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Updates: click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in April through November. (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Burdock's Berries - blueberries, red raspberries, black raspberries, yellow raspberries, and in some years strawberries
2208 State Route 174, Marietta, NY . Phone: 315-877-8334. Email: info@berdocksberries.com. Open: dawn to dusk, seven days a week, but always see their facebook page for field conditions. Directions: On the west side of Otisco Lake, north of Borodino, minutes from Marcellus and Skaneateles. . Click here for a map and directions.
Casey's U-Pick - blueberries
1136 Berry Road, Apulia Station, NY 13020. Phone: 315-683-5674. Email: bill5308@aol.com. Open: blueberries typically from June to September. Click here for a map and directions. They have ZERO online presence, except for the coments from others that I have linked to, so you must call or email them to find out when they have anything to pick; if you have any current information, please write me.
Emmi Farms - apples, blueberries, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, school tours
1482 West Genesee Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Phone: 315-635-7529. Email: info@emmifarms.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Typical season start dates are: Strawberries June 15 , Blueberries July 10. (ADDED: March 09, 2015) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Reeves Farms - Certified Organic, blueberries, strawberries,
Rt. 370, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Phone: 315-635-3357. Open: Monday to Friday from 8am to to 8pm, Saturday from 8am to 7pm, Sunday from 8am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Reeves Farms Facebook page. . We are certified organic for some crops! offers pick-your-own strawberries, organic strawberries and pick-your-own organic blueberries! While availability is very much dependent on the weather, pick your own strawberries are typically open in June and organic blueberries are typically open from July-early August. For updates about our pick-your-own fields, you can check out our Facebook page or call . (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)

Oswego County

Appledale Orchards - Blueberries, apples, cherries, concessions or refreshment stand, Cider, too!
6018 State Route 3, Mexico, NY 13114. Phone: 315-963-3628. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: August 06, 2011, by a visitor)
Comments from a visitor on August 06, 2011: "great fall activities. Owners and employees are very friendly and helpful"
Morrigan Farm U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries,
459 County Rte 22A, Sandy Creek, NY 13145. Phone: 604-270-1477. Email: lougheedfamily@shaw.ca. Open: see their page. Directions: From the location of the Oswego County Fair Grounds, go north on the Ellisburg Road to the top on the hill. Will see UPick Blueberry and Farnham Farms sign. . Click here for a map and directions. Previously Will see UPick Blueberry and Farnham Farms sign. .
Stan's Berry Patch - blueberries, black raspberries, red raspberries
208 County Rte. 84, West Monroe, NY 13167. Phone: 315-668-7159. Open: July and August, from. Click here for a map and directions.
Stan's Berry Patch Facebook page. 8 am to 6pm on Tuesday to Sunday, Closed on Mondays. Come visit our beautiful blueberry patches and retail store. For your convenience we also offer fresh picked blueberries. Children are Welcome. No Pets Allowed in Berry Patch Please. . (ADDED: May 5, 2021, JBS) (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Wiltse Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
134 Avery Road and Route 49, Constantia, NY 13044. Phone: 315-623-9288. Open: They have ZERO online presence, except for the coments from others that I have linked to, so you must call or email them to find out when they have anything to pick; if you have any current information, please write me. Directions: Route 49 east. At the y of 49 and Avery Road. Just a little past the entering town of Constantia Sign. Look for the blueberries sign. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am to 8 pm; July 12 pm to August 25, 2011 or as long as the berries are still holding out. At the y of 49 and Avery Road. Just a little past the entering town of Constantia Sign. Look for the blueberries sign. .

Tompkins County

Kestrel Perch Berries - strawberries, blueberries, elderberries, black currants, red currants, black and red raspberries, blackberries
220 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY 14850. Phone: 607-275-0272. Click here for a map and directions. Fruit available includes STRAWBERRIES (4 varieties, all rated 'excellent' for flavor); summer and fall RED RASPBERRIES, RED and BLACK CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, and ELDERBERRIES -- all grown without chemicals and all in one convenient West Hill location! The CSA is the main focus at Kestrel Perch, but a limited amount of non-member picking is available on a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis.
Underhill Farm - Blueberries
2277 Lake Road, Dryden, NY 13053. Phone: 585-315-7819. Email: rick@underhill.farm. Open: late July-early September, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 8 am to 8:30 pm. Directions: Directions from Ithaca: Take Route 13N to Dryden. Turn right at the first stoplight. Follow Route 38S for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Keith Lane. Turn right at the end of Keith Lane, onto Lake Road. Follow Lake Road past the intersection with West Lake Road. We are the second house on the left after the intersection \\\$number 281\\\$. Please feel free to park in our driveway! Former ly known as . Click here for a map and directions.

Blueberry

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)
1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)
1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.
It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)
A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.
Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

How to Freeze Blueberries
How to Can Blueberries
How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
How to make blueberry jelly
How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
blueberry pie filling to use later,
blueberry butter

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

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