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How to pick blackberries
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Wild or cultivated, blackberries reward careful picking with intense flavor.
7
farms
4
regions
January to April
picked
When you can pick blackberries
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Ripe blackberries are fully black and dull (not shiny)
- 2
Shiny berries are still sour. Wait for the matte appearance
- 3
They should detach easily with a gentle pull
- 4
Watch for thorns on wild varieties
- 5
Pick into shallow containers as they crush easily
Where you can pick blackberries
7 farms across 4 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$16.00 to $20.00 per pound
Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm, Jay Berries, Chappies and 1 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to April
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to February
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to January
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to February
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
