Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Middle Tennessee, Including Nashville in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every 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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Cheatham County

• No. 9 Farms - blueberries, CSA, farm stand
  1403 Little Marrowbone Rd., Ashland City, TN 37015. Phone: 615-545-0925. Email: stephanie@no9farms.com. Open: Blueberries, in season; The timing of blueberry season depends on the weather, but you can usually plan on it happening in June. Click here for a map and directions. . is a non-certified organic, regenerative farm just 20 minutes outside of Nashville, TN. We grow seasonal produce, berries, culinary & medicinal herbs, and edible & ornamental flowers. Our laying hens feast on what we grow and lay beautiful eggs. We sell to 40 of the absolute best restaurants in Nashville. Why non-certified? The standards for what used to be organic is well, not that anymore. Unfortunately misplaced progress and commerce has muddied the waters here (see Wendell Berry). We believe that absolutely nothing unnatural should be in our food. Back to its roots.
• The Little Family Farm - blackberries, Blueberries
  1247 Charlie Reed Road, Chapmansboro, TN 37035. Phone: (615) 307-3559. Email: paulaharrisandfamily@gmail.com. Open: cal or email for hours and availability. Click here for a map and directions. . . BLACKBERRY FARM .. APPRX. 8 MILES FROM I-24 EXIT 24 OR 2 MILES FROM HWY 12 IN CHAPMANSBORO. (ADDED: June 26, 2018, JBS)

Davidson County

• Further Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, beets, blueberries, lavender, peaches, persimmons, plums, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
  4700 Eatons Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37218. Phone: (615) 838-2882. Email: futhercharlie@gmail.com. Open: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (ADDED: January 15, 2022)

Robertson County

• Ben's Blueberries - blueberries, Fresh eggs
  3779 Atkins Road, Cedar Hill, TN 37032. Phone: 615-696-1814. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm; closed Monday to Friday. Directions: I 24 Exit 19 Maxey Road 256 North approx. 5 miles make a right onto Edd Ross Road First right is Atkins Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . June til August 31st.
• Busy Bee Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, strawberries, zinnias, picnic area you may bring your own food
  2450 Bowie Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073. Phone: 615-542-9120. Email: busybeetrader@msn.com. Open: We have six varieties of blueberries that ripen from mid - June through mid - August; Please call or email to find out availability and days and hours open or visit our Facebook page for updates. Directions: Just 15 minutes north of Nashville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check, Venmo and PayPal. 48306Busy Bee Farm . We do not use pesticides on the crops. . Visit our scenic Tennessee Century Farm and we had our our 200th Anniversary in 2015! We are the 8th generation to work this land, and look forward to your visit. Our manicured blueberry patch is on a Tennessee Century Farm just north of Nashville. We have six varieties of blueberries that ripen June through August. (ADDED: February 05, 2015)
• Fishers Berries - Blueberries, Event Venue
  6307 Henry Road, Springfield, TN 37172. Phone: 615-400-7737. Email: jperry464@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . Please come visit us and enjoy the fruits and vegetables. Very family oriented and farm is kept groomed. Please call before coming for availability and hours.
• Kenerson's Berry Farm - blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, yellow), U-pick and already picked
  7602 Bethel Rd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Phone: 615-672-5462. Email: hef96@hotmail.com. Open: June to August for blueberries; Monday thru Thursday 4:30pm until dark; Friday and Saturday closed for sabbath observance; Sunday open 8 am until dark. Directions: See website. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 615-636-8661. . This is a well-manicured blueberry and raspberry farm located approximately 20 miles north of Nashville. (ADDED: July 06, 2016)
• Milldale Farm - blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, walnuts,
  4721 Woodrow Wilson Rd, Cross Plains, TN 37049. Phone: 615-681-2124. Email: kennyswann@gmail.com. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Nashville I-65 north to exit 112, west on state highway 25 for 7 miles to Woodrow Wilson Road; left on Woodrow Wilson rd arriving at 4721 Woodrow Wilson road. Springfield highway 49 east from Springfield for 9 miles to highway 25 and highway 49 junction. east on highway 25 for 3 miles to Woodrow Wilson Road right on Woodrow Wilson Road arriving at 4721 Woodrow Wilson rd. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 615-394-6886. .
• Rabbit Circle - blueberries,strawberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, vegetables
  4769 South Qualls Road, Adams, TN 37010. Phone: (971) 400-6420. Email: BalanceAlaska@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . Pick Your Own and CSA. You pick exactly what you want from our garden every week. It is true that produce tastes best right after it has been picked. We think that you will find that there's no way to get it from our home to your home fresher than to pick it yourself. We invite you and your family to come to pick summer vegetables. No up front cost. Pay as you pick up produce. When you come to pick plan on spending a couple of hours at the farm. We have actives planned for children ages 3-8 to highlight what's available in the garden. We have "chores" for older children and adults that just want to get their hands dirty. Typically annual list is Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Honey Dew, Watermelons, Raspberries, Strawberries, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnip Greens, Turnips. (ADDED: June 26, 2018, JBS)
• Woodall's Strawberries - strawberries, blueberries
  4452 Kinneys School Road, Cedar Hill, TN 37032. Phone: (615) 513-4439. Click here for a map and directions. 29010">Woodall's Strawberries Take Hwy 49 east to Springfield, TN. Turn left on Kinney's School Road. It is 3 miles to farm. Also, you can take Hwy 41 north toward Cedar Hill. Turn left at Airport Road; turn right at the first cross road at Kinney's School Road.

Rutherford County

• Blueberry Patch - no pesticides used, Blueberries, playground, picnic tables, restrooms,
  5942 West Gum Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127. Phone: 615-893-7940. Email: akleinau@mtsu.edu. Click here for a map and directions. 71822">Blueberry Patch . Be sure to call before you go - typically late June through early July, check with their Facebook page from 7am to 7pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 2015 prices were $5/lb for U-Pick and $6.25 for pre-picked. They have 7 acres of around 4,000 blueberry bushes in four varieties. There's also water and bucket sizes for all ages. You can read a news story about them here.
  Comments from a visitor on January 02, 2012: "My 4 y.o. son and I had a wonderful time at the this past summer. The blueberries were organic (although not certified - they don't spray pesticides)so it was safe for my son to eat a blueberry or two as we picked. There was also a lovely shaded playground, picnic table and restroom on the property. The blueberries were the best I've ever tasted. The workers there (not sure if they were the owners or not) were welcoming and friendly. We will be back! "
  Comments from a visitor on July 14, 2009: "I visited this farm with my daughter on July 11th and absolutely loved it! It's a great place to take children and the owner's couldn't have been nicer to my 4 year old. I liked the fact that the playground was near the blueberry crops, so when my daughter got tired of picking she could play while I continued and was still able to keep a good eye on her. The only thing I would suggest to do if you go there is to put on bug spray!" A visitor suggested this one and adds: "This farm is not certified organic, but they do not spray at all. They have a restroom, water fountain, picnic area, and playground for the kids. Although it is a bit rustic, my kids LOVE this farm! They look forward to going blueberry-picking every year! My little ones might last 20 minutes, but they enjoy chilling out at the playground area while I finish up."

Sumner County

• Bottom View Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), grapes, pumpkins, strawberries, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
  185 Wilkerson Lane., Portland, TN 37148. Phone: (615)-325-7017. Email: bottomviewfarm@yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021: Their website says no strawberries in 2021;and apparently no other berries ; the note simply says "see you in the Fall"; Months shown are approximate, Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want, We normally have strawberries in April, May and June, Blueberries and Blackberries during July, Apples in July and August, Gala Apples in August, Pick-your-own on most items or we-pick-for-you; We entertain school children during the week and are op - truncated. . Directions: from Portland 1. From the intersection of TN 52 and TN 109, go south on TN 109 for 2 miles. 2. Turn right at the traffic light onto TN 76. 3. Go 2 miles to Wilkinson Lane. 4. Turn right on Wilkinson Lane. 5. Go 0.7 miles. 6. Bottom View Farm is at the end of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . UPDATE for 2021: Their website says no strawberries in 2021;and apparently no other berries ; the note simply says "see you in the Fall"; (Months shown are approximate, Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want,) We normally have strawberries in April, May and June, Blueberries and Blackberries during July, Apples in July and August, Gala Apples in August, Pick-your-own (on most items) or we-pick-for-you; We entertain school children during the week and are open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays. Pumpkins: July 15 to October 31 Blackberries, Blueberries, Apples, Grapes, And Cherries: July Fall Fest: the whole month of October. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. We are an actually farm, so other crops would include wheat, corn (sweet and field), alfalfa hay, grain, and other crops used to feed our cattle. We also have a cow that is being hand milked for customers and guests to be witnesses to. Facebook page. Typical harvest dates are: (Months shown are approximate. Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want.) Strawberries in April, May and June. Blueberries and Blackberries during July. Apples in July and August. Gala Apples in August. Pick-your-own (on most items) or we-pick-for-you!
  Comments from a visitor on July 17, 2010: "We visited on 7/17/10 with our 7 month old daughter and it was great! The blueberries were amazing. So ripe and plump and delicious. They also had "pick your own" blackberries, but we just did blueberries. The "pick your own blueberries" were $14 for a basket (4 quarts, which is 8 pints) full, which is about 3 times less than the $5/pint we would have to pay for blueberries through our CSA. If you don't want to pick your own it's only $16 for a basket. We also went to the Ice Cream store & restaurant where we got super yummy cheeseburgers (with chips included) for $3.50. You can add bacon for $0.25, which we did. Very tasty. We really look forward to going back to pick apples and also to pick pumpkins and to enjoy the fall festivities (hay ride, train, etc) in October."
• Ditney Ridge Farms - Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Pears, Strawberries, Beans, Beets, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnip Greens.
  2049 Liebengood Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Phone: (615) 299-5783. Email: info@ernieandmissy.com. Open: after Memorial Day and closed on all holidays until Halloween. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 615-512-6787. . Visit our truck patch at 2049 Liebengood Road on Wednesday through Saturday. We will have products picked in addition to you picking your own products right out of the garden. Farm wedding and wedding picture sites available. We will be open Any special events will be advertised. (ADDED: June 26, 2018, JBS)

Williamson County

• Blue Honey Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
  8501 Taliafero Road, Eagleville, TN 37060. Phone: 615-878-9937. Email: bluehoneyfarms@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 5pm to 9pm; Saturday 9am to 5 pm; Sunday 2pm till 5 pm start picking First week of July through second to third week of August; Call for availibility before coming. Directions: we are located just south of Triune in the Kirkland community. turn left off of Horton Highway, we are 9 tenths of a mile down Taliaferro RD. on your right gravel drive. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We also sell Hand woven baskets that are made right here on our farm. We have standard sizes but also can custom design a basket to fit your needs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Their PickTN page says they have "You pick Blackberries, You pick Blueberries, You pick Strawberries". BUT only blueberries appears on THEIR website. provides naturally grown Tennessee blueberries. Our season starts late June and ends in late July, early August. We offer blueberries by the pound or gallon. Already picked or pick your own. Call for more information. They also have already picked Blackberries, Blueberries, elderberries. (ADDED: February 07, 2016)
• Golden Bell Farm (formerly "Cedar Brae Berry Farm") - Blueberries
  4084 Clovercroft Road, Franklin, TN 37067. Phone: (615) 794-3758. Click here for a map and directions. . I-65, exit 65 east towards Murfreesboro (96), 2/3 mile turn left at light on Clovercroft Road. Go 1 one half miles on left.
• Stoney Creek Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, flowers, Fresh eggs, farm market, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, birthday parties
  4700 Coe Lane, Franklin, TN 37064. Phone: (615) 591-0015. Email: stoneycreekfarmtennessee@gmail.com. Open: Typical Season is from late June to early August; in season, Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Directions: Enter 4696 Coe Lane Franklin, Tennessee 37064 into GPS, but go to the very end of Coe Lane \(4700\) for the RED barn. GPS is not accurate for our address. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Enter 4696 Coe Lane Franklin, Tennessee 37064 into GPS, but go to the very end of Coe Lane (4700) for the RED barn. GPS is not accurate for our address. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are a Sustainable Farm and teach sustainable living practices to individuals and families. We hold classes most Saturdays for adults and kids. Please check out our website under the 'classes' tab for more information. (UPDATED: February 02, 2022) ( ADDED: June 29, 2011)

Wilson County

• Berries on the Bend - Blackberries, Blueberries
  723 Cairo Bend Road, Lebanon, TN 37087. Phone: (615) 456-8673. Email: berriesonthebend@gmail.com. Open: mid-June through mid-August; Call or email us to verify picking times and berry availability. Click here for a map and directions. . grows fresh delicious berries in a relaxing country setting!!! We offer Pick Your Own and pre-picked (with advanced notice) thornless blackberries and blueberries. grows fresh delicious berries in a relaxing country setting!!! We offer Pick Your Own and pre-picked (with advanced notice) thornless blackberries and blueberries. Berries ripen between mid-June through mid-August. Call or email us to verify picking times and berry availability. (ADDED: May 09, 2015, JBS)
• Circle S Farms - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, Farm Raised Pork (+ custom orders available), Cut Your Own Christmas trees, School trips, Weddings
  1627 East Old Laguardo Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087. Phone: 615-405-6860. Open: Generally, we are open for strawberry picking the month of May but call for details. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . The season opens in early May for Strawberries, Blueberries start in Mid-June and Blackberries around the Fourth of July. Picked Vegetables and Produce will be available in the farm market from late June till early September. We are usually open 7 days a week: Monday thru Saturday from 8 am until 6 pm and Sunday 12:00 until 6:00. Check on our Facebook page for updates on hours and what fruits and vegetables are available. Also available is farm raised pork. Retail sales and custom slaughtering from November 1st until February 28th. . Great country cooking and catering for up to 500 available by calling Connie Jo at 615-394-5212. The Wedding Woods offers seating for 300 in a quiet wooded open air arbor. We are located just off highway 109 at 1627 E. Old Laguardo Rd., Lebanon, TN 37087. From I-40: take exit 232 North (Hwy 109) toward Gallatin. Then go 4.3 miles and turn right on E. Old Laguardo Rd. and go 0.9 miles and we are located on the right. From Gallatin: take Hwy 109 South and go 5.3 miles, then turn left onto Northern Rd. then right onto E.Old Laguardo Rd. and go 0.8 miles and we are located on the left. From Mt. Juliet: Take Hwy. 70 toward Lebanon, then make a left onto Hwy. 109 toward Gallatin, then go about 0.7 miles and make a right onto E. Old Laguardo Rd., go about 0.9 miles and you will see us on the right. From Lebanon: Take Hwy. 70 toward Mt. Juliet then make a right onto Hwy. 109, and go 0.6 miles and make a right onto E. Old Laguardo Rd., then go about 0.9 miles and you will see us on the right. Call for additional directions and availability. Pick Your Own strawberries, blackberries and blueberries, Fresh produce, jams, and jellies, Catering of events up to 500 people, School trips, Weddings @ The Wedding WoodsA visitor writes on May 06, 2014: (positive) "We are very excited to say we last left a review saying we was a family with 7 kids and enjoyed our yearly visits toand now have 8 kids to share with the Mothers Day trip to get our strawberries. Called Mr. Nelson and 2014 strawberries are coming in now 5/6/2014. He expressed they had a big weekend of pickers this past weekend and are excited about the quality this year. Cannot express the simple treatment they give to all visitors and have always made us feel welcome with our big group of kids. Keep up the good work Circle S Farms!"
  Comments from a visitor on April 21, 2012: (positive) "We are a Smyrna family with 7 kids. We have made a Mothers Day tradition by going toeven though we have moved from Wilson to Rutherford. The 1 hours drive each way is WORTH IT. The entire team at the farm has always made us feel welcome no matter if we called them on the phone or in person at the farm. We have seen them grow bigger each year. Not sure if the honor system of pay for what you get is still in place during the week but they have staff on the weekend to help with loading, selecting, conversation, etc. As we said they are very helpful if you call and we always call a month before going and this year Mr. Nelson said we needed to arrive a week before Mothers Day if we wanted best crop since the berries are coming in 3 weeks early this year. It will mess up our tradition but the not running out of the homemade strawberry jelly and jam that mom makes from the berries is more important than a certain day of arrival. I have not found another farm that would inform you about the crop or answer a phone after hours and those small details are important to us. If you take kids keep in mind that early morning has less bugs and heat. It is worth the extra cost for pre-picked after you have half a basket with kids. THANKSfor giving my family a memory that will last a lifetime. "
  Comments from a visitor on June 27, 2011: (positive) "This farm is our favorite! During the week they operate on the honor system which allows us to pick berries at our leisure without dealing with weekend crowds. They have a picnic table shaded by a tree where we've enjoyed our newly picked fruits and an occasional picnic. We're headed back again today and plan to verify out their fresh peaches and corn. As much as we 're looking forward to it, it seemed appropriate to let others know what a gem this farm is in Wilson County!"
  Comments from a visitor on May 06, 2011: (positive) " Great for pick your own and see the hens and goats on the weekends. Kids love washing the berries at the old fashion hand pump. Sweet and welcoming, the farmers and family are great. We have been returning visitors for the last four years and look forward to the first of May each year for berries! Four Stars!!"
• Jammy Farms, Inc - Uses natural growing practices, asparagus, blueberries, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  2650 Harkreader Rd, Mount Juliet, TN 37122. Phone: (865) 599-9005. Email: jam@jsowders.com. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Directions: From I-40 exit Beckwith, 3 miles to Central pike, Left, and immediate right onto Harkreader, gravel drive on left immediately across from Corona Baptist church. From I-840, exit Central Pike, right and then immediate left onto Central pike. Approximately 3 miles, to flashing intersection sign, Harkreader is on the left. Gravel drive approximately 0.1 mile on left immediately across from Corona Baptist church. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. You pick Blueberries, You pick Strawberries. This is a very small farm and an individual experience, please check in advance for produce availability. Strawberries, blueberries, seasonal honey and molasses, seasonal produce. Year round free range chicken eggs, custom meat shares of pork and goat. Also Already picked: Blueberries, Honeydew, Strawberries, Asparagus, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Squash Winter, Tomatoes, Other, Vegetable Others, Garlic, Custom Goat, Custom Pork, Custom Poultry, Custom Poultry, Eggs, Honey (ADDED: August 19, 2021)
• Ralston Farm - Blackberries, Blueberries
  2499 Sugar Flat Road, Lebanon, TN 37087. Phone: (615) 443-1926. Email: ralstonfarm@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . We grow delicious thornless blackberries and blueberries in east Wilson County. Take Trousdale Ferry Pike - TN 141 east turn left on Sugar Flat Rd. U-pick fresh berries during the harvesting season, call for days and times. Call or email for availability. Also you call ahead and order will be ready for pickup at prearranged time. (ADDED: June 26, 2018, JBS)

 

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

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

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!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers