Augusta area of Georgia Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in !

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Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Augusta area of Georgia in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have blackberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Columbia County

Blue House Farm - blackberries, blueberries, Muscadines, grapes,
279 Old Blythe Road, Harlem, GA 30814. Phone: 706-699-0762. Email: bluehousefarmgeorgia@gmail.com. Open: See our Facebook page for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.

Jefferson County

Sunny Day Farms - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
6353 US highway 1 North, Louisville, GA 30434. Phone: (706) 360-5051. Email: sunnydayfarmsllc@gmail.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Monday - Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm starting in mid - March with Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and summer vegetable depending on the season; Our Fall store hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm starting in August; Our corn maze and pumpkin patch begins late September to Early November on Saturday's from 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesStrawberries typically begin mid-March, Blueberries, blackberries start in June and all other produce will start May-July;. We use natural organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption(UPDATED: September 20, 2020, JBS) (ADDED: August 17, 2018)

Lincoln County

Double Branches Farm and Produce Market - Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries
4995 Double Branches Road, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Phone: (229) 392-1069. Email: visit@doublebranchesfarm.com. Open: The spring pick your own season for berries runs early April to early July, Be sure to see their OPEN HOURS page for more information. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash and credit cards. The farm features pick your own and in season vegetables: yellow squash, zucchini squash, beans, sweet corn, peppers and tomatoesIn 2021, We are now taking visits to our farm by appointment onlyTo schedule your appointment to visit our farm -- use this link: https://squ.re/3uiy7px. We will be open daily to visits by appt only Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 6 PM. We accept cash, credit or debit cards and checks. In the fall, we have fall vegetables and a variety of pumpkins! We have clean restrooms, a picnic area, and a small wagon available for hayrides and tours around the farm. Come see us March - July, and then in the fall in September and October(UPDATED: June 14, 2022, JBS)

Washington County

Manley Farms - blackberries, pears, pecans, Muscadines, grapes, farm animals
1047 Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville, GA 31082. Phone: 478-552-7020. Email: myramwatkins@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Call before you go, I see NOTHING on their Facebook page or website about anything to pick at any time of the year. Directions: From Court House in Sandersville, drive towards Sparta GA highway 15. Turn right at red light onto by-pass. Drive about a mile. Turn right onto Jordan Mill Road When you pass an older home on right, turn into next drive way. Brick house in a pecan orchard. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Manley Farms Facebook page. If you have any information to the contrary, please write me. Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm, Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm (appointment only)Muscadines available in late August and September Crops are usually available in January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Here at we raise the Myotonic (fainting) goats, chickens, Great Pyrenees and horses. The farm began in 2004 with Boer goats and has grown to what it is today. From time to time, we have some of our animals and fresh farm eggs to sell. Our goats are CAE, Johnnes and CL tested and have consistently tested negative. Most of our breeding stock are registered with the Myotonic Goat Registry. For more information, contact us or come by for a visit

Blackberry

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Wild blackberries for making jam Blackberries typically peak during June in the South of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips blackberries, just pick from a pick your own farm

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
How to make Blackberry jelly
How to freeze berries
Blackberry syrup, make and can it!
Seedless blackberry pie!
Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
Guide to blackberry varieties
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

2024 Augusta area of Georgia Blackberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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