Appledore Woods Berry Farm has 2.5 acres of blueberries and our pick-your-own blueberries are available from approximately July 10 to August 15.

 

Our planting includes both Minnesota half-high blueberries and Michigan high bush blueberries. The following varieties are available: Northblue, North Country, St. Cloud, Blueray, Friendship, Chippewa, Patriot, Bluecrop, Nelson and Elliott.

Call (715) 834-5697 FOR AVAILABILITY AND PICKING TIMES.

Blueberry History

Blueberries have been around for thousands of years and were once called "star berries" because of the star-shaped calyx on the top of each berry. Lewis & Clark found that Indians in the Northwest Territory smoked wild blueberries to preserve them for the winter. One of the first meals they shared with the Indians was venison with wild blueberries pounded into the meat that was then smoked and dried.

Freezing Tips

Wash the blueberries in a colander, drain well and drop one cup per bag into ziplock bags. The one-cup bag insures that you have pre-measured amounts for cooking. The berries do not need to be frozen individually; they will separate with a light tap when removed from the freezer.  Place each bag into a large freezer bag to maintain freshness.