Specialty Berry Varieties

We grow several varieties of specialty berries, available for picking approximately early July through August.
Our berries are naturally grown, without the use of sprays on the foliage and fruit.
We offer U-pick, Ready-picked and Online Ordering. Call or stop in for details or visit our seasonal Online Market.

Tayberry

Harvest Period:
Late June – Early July

Flavor: Mildly tart, good quality flavor
Size/Color: Medium-large, firm, light blue berry, fairly uniform in size
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Special Characteristics: Longer storage life than most blueberries and can even improve in flavor with some cold storage
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing or processing

Red & Black Currant

Harvest Period:
Late June – Early July

Flavor: Slightly tart, flavorful berries
Size/Color: Large, light blue berry
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Special Characteristics: Berries are often reddish on one side (called ‘red backs’) when picked before fully ripe
Best Use: Fresh eating, baking, freezing or processing

Gooseberry

Harvest Period:
Late June – Early July

Flavor: Very sweet and firm in texture
Size/Color: Medium-large, dark blue berry
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Special Characteristics: Beautiful orange foliage in the fall
Best Use: Fresh eating and baking