We are opening the farm tomorrow but will only have 1/2 the field open. The other 1/2 still has some ripening to do.
The berries won't be as plentiful as the first few days so plan on it taking longer to fill a bucket. That's the nature of .............nature. You have to take it as it comes. All the blueberries on a bush don't ripen at the same time and there are only so many berries produced. Once those are gone there are no more for the year. So, as the season goes on there are fewer and fewer berries.
We've got lots of berries ripening so the season isn't coming to an end. Plan to come and get some yummy berries.
PICKING NOTE: We have two rows that are very ripe and very sweet but the berries are really small. Yes, it will take a lot longer to fill a bucket but these berries are perfect for muffins, pancakes, rolls and cookies! They are my favorite berries at this time of year because they are so sweet. I think they are worth the effort it takes to get a bucket full so if you like baking with blueberries you might consider picking on the two rows marked "Bluetta".
Hours of Operation & Prices
Please call before you come to make sure we are open. We close the farm if the field gets over-picked to let the berries ripen.
Monday, Wednesday,Friday, Saturday 7:30 AM- 12:00
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday--CLOSED
Located: 10807 St. Hwy 43
One mile North of 96 & 43
PRICES
U-pick $3.05/ pound
We-pick $5.05/ pound
We accept cash or check ONLY.
Monday, Wednesday,Friday, Saturday 7:30 AM- 12:00
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday--CLOSED
Located: 10807 St. Hwy 43
One mile North of 96 & 43
PRICES
U-pick $3.05/ pound
We-pick $5.05/ pound
We accept cash or check ONLY.
Contact us
Phone: 1-417-673-2580 You can hear an updated message for farm closings due to picked out or rained out. This is the best way to place an order for fresh or frozen berries.
Email: info@heritagefamilyfarms.net Questions, comments, suggestions are all welcome. Please don't place orders here.
BLOG: We welcome comments and suggestions. Use the comments area for this. Please don't place orders on the blog.
FAQ
How many pounds in a gallon? About 5 pounds
How much is a pound of berries? About 3 cups
How many pounds will a bucket hold? Filled full a bucket will be about 5 pounds.
Do blueberries get sweeter after you pick them? No.
How long will frozen berries keep? Up to a year.
How long will fresh berries keep? 7-10 days in the refrigerator in a closed container. Dry berries keep longer.
How long will you have berries? This is hard to answer since there are variables that affect the length of the season. Mid July is a good estimate.
Why do you close the farm when your schedule says you would normally be open? Heavy customer turn out means there are more ripe berries taken off the field. The berries that remain need time to ripen and this takes a few days. We evaluate the field after each business day to determine if there are enough berries for picking the next day. If not, we close the farm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
How much is a pound of berries? About 3 cups
How many pounds will a bucket hold? Filled full a bucket will be about 5 pounds.
Do blueberries get sweeter after you pick them? No.
How long will frozen berries keep? Up to a year.
How long will fresh berries keep? 7-10 days in the refrigerator in a closed container. Dry berries keep longer.
How long will you have berries? This is hard to answer since there are variables that affect the length of the season. Mid July is a good estimate.
Why do you close the farm when your schedule says you would normally be open? Heavy customer turn out means there are more ripe berries taken off the field. The berries that remain need time to ripen and this takes a few days. We evaluate the field after each business day to determine if there are enough berries for picking the next day. If not, we close the farm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
PICKING--what you need to know
To make your berry picking experience more enjoyable here are a few tips to keep in mind.
We provide buckets with plastic liners.
Good pickers always pick a bush clean of ripe berries before moving to the next bush.
Two handed picking is most productive. Tie your bucket to your waist with string or through a belt. Pick with one hand, rolling the berries off the stems, place your free hand under the cluster to catch any that fall.
Bring your bucket to the office and we'll label it and put it in the cooler while you continue to pick.
Be courteous of other pickers. If someone is already picking on a bush please choose another bush to pick.
We will have some rows closed to allow the berries to ripen. Please pick only on the rows that are open. Closed rows will be marked. Thank you for your cooperation.
We provide buckets with plastic liners.
Good pickers always pick a bush clean of ripe berries before moving to the next bush.
Two handed picking is most productive. Tie your bucket to your waist with string or through a belt. Pick with one hand, rolling the berries off the stems, place your free hand under the cluster to catch any that fall.
Bring your bucket to the office and we'll label it and put it in the cooler while you continue to pick.
Be courteous of other pickers. If someone is already picking on a bush please choose another bush to pick.
We will have some rows closed to allow the berries to ripen. Please pick only on the rows that are open. Closed rows will be marked. Thank you for your cooperation.
Storing Your Berries
When you get your berries home it's important to know how to store them.
Washing: Don't wash your berries until you are ready to use them. Moisture causes more rapid deterioration.
Cleaning: sort through the berries to remove any stems, leaves, and damaged berries soon after you get them home.
Refrigerator: fresh berries will last about a week in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Freezing: After sorting and cleaning the berries you can bag them in freezer bags and freeze. We found that berries frozen this way will not stick together. If you want to wash them before freezing them just be sure to drain them well before bagging and freezing.
Washing: Don't wash your berries until you are ready to use them. Moisture causes more rapid deterioration.
Cleaning: sort through the berries to remove any stems, leaves, and damaged berries soon after you get them home.
Refrigerator: fresh berries will last about a week in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Freezing: After sorting and cleaning the berries you can bag them in freezer bags and freeze. We found that berries frozen this way will not stick together. If you want to wash them before freezing them just be sure to drain them well before bagging and freezing.
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