FAQ: When Is Blueberry Picking Season In Maine?

Where can I pick blueberries in Maine?

Where you can pick blueberries in Maine

• ACTON. Blueberry Hill Farm. 231 Blueberry Hill Road.
• ALBION. Bessey Ridge Farm. 359 Bessey Ridge Road.
• ARUNDEL. Dragonfly Meadow Blueberry Farm. 1 West Lane.
• ATHENS. Sites Farm. 98 Joaquin Road.
• BEDDINGTON. Beddington Ridge Farm. 1951 State Highway 193.
• BOWDOIN. Card’s Fruit Farm.
• BROOKSVILLE. Blue Sky Farm.
• BUXTON. Estes Farm.

What berries are in season in Maine?

Season: Strawberries, mid-June to mid-July and mid-August to mid-October; tart cherries, early to mid-July to mid- to late July; raspberries, mid-July to mid-August and early September to early October; blueberries, mid-July to mid- to late August; apples, Labor Day weekend; plums, late September; pumpkins, October.

What month are blueberries in season?

You can enjoy fresh blueberries year-round! The North American blueberry season and harvest runs from April to late September. Then, imports from in South America fill the grocery store shelves from October to March.

Where can I find wild Maine blueberries?

Pick-Your-Own Blueberries

• Blue Sky Farm | Brooksville.
• Spiller Farm | Wells.
• Perseverance Wild Blueberry Farm | Kingsbury Plantation.
• Libby & Son U-Picks | Limerick.
• Winslow Farm | Falmouth.
• Rupert Berry Farm | Turner.
• Alexander’s Wild Maine Blueberries | Greenfield.

Are blueberries in season in Maine?

Most of Maine’s wild- blueberry harvesting is done by large, commercial operations such as Wyman’s of Maine. But there are a few farms that’ll let you swing a rake and pick your own. The season generally runs from late July into August and early September.

Why are Maine blueberries so small?

Wild blueberries are Maine’s state fruit. Parks says that many cultivated blueberries are pumped with water, while wild berries aren’t. This makes them smaller, sweeter and firmer.

Whats in season in Maine now?

Apples, Pears, Cranberries, Melons, Raspberries, Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Celeriac, Celery, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Fennel, Greens, Leeks, Onions, Scallions, Shallots, Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Potatoes, Rutabaga, Sweet Potato, Turnips, Radishes, Salad Turnips, Green

Where can I pick peaches in Maine?

YCFN Member Peach Farms in Southern Maine

• Farm Name, Contact. Location, Phone, Email, Website. Products and Other Farm Info.
• Berry Best Farm. John and Christine Bozak. 33 Colburn Way.
• Foxes Ridge Farm. Acton, ME. Phone: 207-477-8123.
• Kelly Orchards. Arthur Kelly.
• McDougal Orchards LLC. Springvale, ME.
• Laura Pope and John Schnitzler. Eliot, ME.
• Up the Creek Farm. Lyman, ME.

What fruits grow well in Maine?

Apples and hybrid plums are the most winter hardy and can be grown in most locations. Peaches, cherries, pears, Japanese plums, and apricots are better adapted to southern and coastal areas, but have been known to survive in colder locations under the right conditions.

How can you tell if a blueberry is sweet?

You can’t really look at the size of the blueberry to tell if it will be sweet or sour. You have to look at the color. Generally, the darker and bluer in color the blueberry is, the sweeter it is, and the lighter and redder the blueberry is, the more sour it is.

Are berries in season now?

This is a general guide only! Southern and Central California is below, Northern California is farther down the page. Typical Crop / Harvest Availability Dates for. Northern California.

CROP	MONTH
Strawberries	Apr.10 – July 30
Peas	May 1 – September 30
Cherries (more detail)	May 5 – June 25
Blueberries	May 15 – July 30

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When should I pick blueberries?

Blueberries are typically ready for picking between June and August. Don’t rush to pick the berries as soon as they turn blue. Wait a couple days. When they are ready, they should fall off right into your hand.

How are Maine blueberries different?

Here’s why they’re different For generations, Maine families have nurtured these wild berries that boast an intense blueberry taste; ranging from tangy tartness to succulent sweetness. Wild blueberries are frozen fresh and loaded with 33% more brain-healthy anthocyanins than ordinary blueberries.

Does Costco sell frozen wild blueberries?

Frozen Wild Blueberries, 4 × 1 kg | Costco.

Are Maine blueberries the best?

Where more drastic measures are needed, a light treatment around the borders of a field can sometimes create a bug barrier across the entire field. Maine blueberries. Yes, in fact, they are the best.