This is one of our first U-Pick crops of the summer season, starting at the end of June or beginning of July. It's also one of our fastest picked, usually only lasting for three weeks. We've added lots of new berry pushed this year in the hopes of extending the picking season.
These berries are easy picking, on line vines without too many thorns. Some of the varieties we have are completely thornless! When at there ripest, they are very very sweet and juicy, and like to cover the picker with deep red juices on the hands and lips. We don't use any pesticides or chemicals on our berries, so they are all natural, and wonderfully yummy.
Crop Status |
Typical Season |
Comments |
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Starting Now (7-16-2011) |
June 28th - July 20th |
We've just planted 3 new thornless varieties and have more than doubled our picking area for next year! |
Pricing* |
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| Container Size | Price |
Picking Procedure |
| 1/2 Pint | $2.50 |
Check in at one of our general stores before picking. You buy a basket, then take a hay ride (Saturdays only) to the patch to pick. The hay ride is free and you get to keep your basket. |
| Pint | $4.50 |
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| Quart | $8.50 |
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| Gallon | $32.00 |
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*Pricing subject to change without notice.
| Variety | Ready for U-Pick* |
Comments |
| Dirksen Thornless | June | Lots of large clusters of very sweet very black blackberries. |
| Apache Thornless | June | Huge berries with a sweet taste. |
| Black Satin Thornless | June | Very large berries with a mixed sweet and tart flavor |
| Ollalie Berries | June |
Very sweet and juicy. Some thorns, but less than wild berries. |
Please Note: the availability of the crop depends on many factors beyond our control New berries ripen every day, and if we have many pickers, we may be "picked out" on any given day. Early pickers have an advantage. If you want to make sure, it is best to call 909-790-TIME before your arrival.
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