Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Cleveland, Akron and northeast Ohio in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries 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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Ashland County

• Blueberries Alive - Stehli Farms - Stehli Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  532 County Road 2302, Loudonville, OH 44842. Phone: 330-221-7764. Email: jimstehli@yahoo.com. Open: every day from 8:30am to 8pm from June 25th until September 1. Directions: There are two driveways close together. Ours is the longer of the two. Take it past the barn entrance and park anywhere in the grass. Further parking is available between the North and South patches, as long as it is not too wet. Consult our map for illustration. Our stand is a blue and white tent, where you can get buckets, check out, and talk to the staff. The portajon is near the stand. The Neighbors\' driveway is shorter and terminates at a blue house. Resist the urge to go there.. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . For more information, call. There are two driveways close together. Ours is the longer of the two. Take it past the barn entrance and park anywhere in the grass. Further parking is available between the North and South patches, as long as it is not too wet. Consult our map for illustration. Our stand is a blue and white tent, where you can get buckets, check out, and talk to the staff. The portajon is near the stand. The Neighbors' driveway is shorter and terminates at a blue house. Resist the urge to go there. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. we have 5 carefully selected cultivars: Duke, Spartan, Toro, Bluecrop, and Elliott--ripening in that order, with much overlap. This variety allows us to have a very long season, ranging from late June through early September. (ADDED: June 10, 2015)

Ashtabula County

• Blueberry Farm and Railroad - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, asparagus, blueberries,
  2663 West St, Geneva, OH 44041. Phone: 440-289-4432. Open: 8am to 2 pm on Wednesday to Sunday closed on Monday and Tuesday during Blueberry season typically July and August. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . 8am to 2 pm on Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Monday and Tuesday) during Blueberry season (typically July and August). We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. U-Pick Blueberries Bring your own container, 2017 prices $3.50 a Pound over 3 Pounds. We are a combination Pick-Your-Own blueberry farm and model railroad. We are located just off route 90 near downtown Geneva. We encourage you to grab some containers and come out to pick some blueberries! Stock up on the sweet, nutritious berries that make great pies.. They freeze well for the fall or winter .. for pancakes, muffins, scones, etc.
• North Ridge Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
  497 West Main Road, Conneaut, OH 44030. Phone: 330-592-6574. Email: northridgeblueberries@gmail.com. Open: Every day, Sunday through Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm there is some flexibility upon request, but not many people pick during the heat of the day, July 15 to August 4, tentatively; Please call closer to season for exact opening and closing dates. Directions: From exit 235 on I-90, head North on Route 193 for 2 miles. At the second light, make a right onto US Route 20. After approximately 3 15 miles, we can be found on the right hand side of the road, just after the intersection of Route 20 and Amboy Road. There is a white fruit stand out front, and the berry patch is enclosed in a deer fence. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Every day, Sunday through Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm (there is some flexibility upon request, but not many people pick during the heat of the day), July 15 to August 4, tentatively; Please call closer to season for exact opening and closing dates. From exit 235 on I-90, head North on Route 193 for 2 miles. At the second light, make a right onto US Route 20. After approximately 3 1/5 miles, we can be found on the right hand side of the road, just after the intersection of Route 20 and Amboy Road. There is a white fruit stand out front, and the berry patch is enclosed in a deer fence. Although we are not USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC, we still don't spray anything that is not organic on the berries that we harvest. We are coming up on our second season, so many of the bushes are still young. However, our bushes are covered with bird netting so that all of the blueberries are available for you, and not our feathered friends. Feel free to contact Julie Stehli at the contact number listed for more information. We hope to see you this summer!. Whether you'd like to stop by to pick up a healthy snack on your way home from work, or you'd like to make of a day of berry picking, picnicking on the beach, and swimming in the refreshing lake, Northridge Blueberries is your one-stop shop for all of your blueberry picking needs. Our blueberries are available (already picked) at Shaker Square, Van Aken District, and Cleveland Clinic farmer's markets in Cleveland from July 1 to August 15.(UPDATED: June 22, 2020)

Geauga County

• Blue Jay Orchard - apples, blueberries, gift shop, snacks
  17909 Rapids Road, Hiram, OH 44234. Phone: 440-834-4318. Email: lmevans@nacs.net. Open: Pick Your Own blueberries from Late June through July; Call for current hours; hours vary with weather and availability of berries. Directions: Located halfway between Cleveland and Warren off U.S. 422 4 mile south on Rapids Road. 2 miles east of Rt. 44 or 1 mile west of Rt. 700. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash or checks. . . A visitor writes on August 05, 2013: "My family and I just went to the today and I was just amazed at how nice and friendly the people there were today. We were greeted with smiles and they talked to my little one who was being shy. The lady at the table took us out to the best blueberry bushes and showed us the easiest way to pick the berries. Afterwards we talked about the farm and I told them I would be back in the fall to pick apples and peaches. I wanted to thank this website for making it easy for me to find this farm. I had called other farms around my area and they had all been picked out or were closed today. It was such a wonderful day!" A visitor writes on July 09, 2013: "I just had to respond to the comment about. My daughter and I went there in July 2012 to pick blueberries and had a fantastic time. The owners were exceptionally kind and helpful. We ended up picking more blueberries than we thought we would, and I realized I didn't have enough cash with me. They said, "Pay us what you have with you and send us a check for the remainder." How nice is that? (My daughter's best friend invited her to go berry picking the next day, so she ended up going there again and brought the check to the owner.) I would add that with any farm, it isn't unreasonable for the owner to say they aren't sure if they will be open for picking on a certain day because they don't know what the weather will be like or if the crops will be picked over by then. Really, was awesome."
  Comments from a visitor on August 02, 2011: "Very unwelcoming. One of the worst experiences of blueberry picking I've ever had. I'd like to say the berries were delicious, but I wasn't even allowed into the orchard by the horribly rude owners. My family and I ended up arriving an hour after they closed. Had they politely told us to leave it would have been fine although disappointing. Instead they essentially told us to get lost. Even more insulting, they still had people picking berries as they turned us away. A couple paying for the berries suggested that we could just pick until the other woman in the orchard was done, but the old man quickly shot us down and sent us away with a "We're open 8 - 1, Tuesday through Saturday, but we aren't really sure if we will be open Saturday anyway." How they expect people to show up before they close when the farm itself doesn't know the times, I really don't know. Overall, a very DISAPPOINTING and HORRIBLE experience. My family and I won't be returning there any time soon."
• Messenger Century Farm - blueberries, maple syrup from trees on the farm
  17098 Messenger Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Phone: (440) 785-6877. Email: blueberriesrus280@gmail.com. Open: Blueberries are usually in July, see their Facebook page in July for Pick your own Blueberries or to purchase blueberries, or in the early Spring to see when they are boiling maple syrup so you can see the operation running . Click here for a map and directions. 2 . (ADDED: June 28, 2022) A visitor writes on June 28, 2022: "The was built in the mid 1800's in Auburn Township, Ohio and has produced maple syrup since the beginning. Our original sugar house, although now vacant and reportedly the oldest sugar house in Geauga County. A 1910 farm building has been converted to our new sugar house with latest new "green" equipment. In 2012, we planted over 4 acres of various varieties of blueberries and offer pick-your-own and pre-picked. Typically the month of July. Our country porch is open year round and offer lots of items like homemade jams, maple syrup, eggs, and in-season produce. Be sure to keep up to date on our Facebook page."
• Ransom Sage Farm - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, blueberries, grapes, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
  505 Center Street, Chardon, OH 44024. Phone: (440) 479-6433. Email: RansomSageFarm@gmail.com. Open: Check our website or facebook for exact dates and times for PYO. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Ransom Sage Farm Facebook page. . . APPLES: We provide the bag and your pick the fruit. We will have mostly Honeycrisp available for picking beginning mid Aug - Sept until they are all harvested. Rosalee apples for U-Pick Oct 12 until sold out. RED RASPBERRIES: Raspberries are able to fruit the first year after planting. We have a good supply at this time through October. Until a hard freeze. GRAPES: We are planting Concord, Catawaba, and Niagara grapes as well as wine making varieties. This first planting will be small but we plan to expand. They will begin production in 2019. BLUEBERRIES: Our blueberry bushes will need a few years to grow before they will produce quantities. Most likely production will begin in 2020.(UPDATED: October 19, 2019, JBS) (ADDED: September 28, 2017)
• Rock Bottom Farms - blueberries,
  7767 Parkman-Mespo Rd, Middlefield, OH 28728. Phone: . Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Voytko Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, black and red currants and prepicked produce, honey, maple syrup, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  11391 Franks Rd, Auburn Township, OH 44023. Phone: (440) 543-8586. Email: chuck@voytkofarms.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 8:00 am till 7:00 pm, Sunday from 10:00am till 6:00 pm. Directions: From Auburn Corners \(US RT422 and SR44\): 0.2 miles north to Washington St. Then left, 1.0 miles west to Messenger Road. Then right, 3.0 miles north to Franks Road. Then left.. farm is on SW corner. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . From Auburn Corners (US RT422 and SR44): 0.2 miles north to Washington St. Then left, 1.0 miles west to Messenger Road. Then right, 3.0 miles north to Franks Road. Then left.. farm is on SW corner. Crops are usually available in July, August. Monday thru Saturday, 8:00am till 7:pm. Sunday, 10:00am till 7:00pm. Blueberries and Raspberries start about July 4th. Blueberries end about mid August with raspberries usually ending earlier. Sweet corn in late July. Also, maple syrup, honey, and homemade jams and jellies!
  Comments from a visitor on August 10, 2011: "Great place to pick berries! This farm is gorgeous and the experience is serene. The prices are also great. You can fill up a bucket for a small fee and the berries are fantastic. The farm store also has various in-season fruits and vegetables. Nice people, beautiful farm."

Huron County

• Livengood's Berry Patch - blackberries, blueberries, peaches,
  4952 State Route 601, Norwsalk, OH 44857. Phone: (419) 668-9811. Email: llivengood1@neo.rr.com. Open: Every Day 7 am to7 pm June 15 to October 15. Directions: one half mile South of Milan,Ohio on State Route 601. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . This is a small family farm, call before coming to assure availability. All fruit and vegetable crops are sold exclusively as pick-your-own on our farm.

Lake County

• Secor's - U-pick strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
  4940 North Ridge Road, Perry, OH 44081. Phone: 440-259-3487. Open: April-October, Daily 8 am to 6 p. Click here for a map and directions. Secor's Open m. Assorted berry plants and fruit trees; pickles . Fruits and Vegetables: apples, asparagus, beans, black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, cherries, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, melons, onions, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, red raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini, Plants: annuals, bedding plants, shrubs, trees . Prepicked Vegetables in season: tomatoes, peppers, corn, cukes, etc. Fruits in season. and pumpkins in the fall. Retail and Wholesale growers of fruit trees, berry plants, Deciduous plants and trees, and Evergreen nursery stock. They also sell bedding plants in the spring and corn and vegetables in August and September at the Coit Road Market in East Cleveland. Farm stand in Perry: Secor Nursery Facebook page.
• Westwind Farm - apples, blueberries, currants (red and black), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
  4600 South Madison Road, Madison, OH 44057. Phone: . Email: westwindfarm44057@gmail.com. Open: Blueberries, red currants, u - pick in July; Apples u - pick in September to October; Hours and picking days can be found on our homepage. Directions: We are located 12 mile south of I-90 on SR528. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Westwind Farm Facebook page.

Lorain County

• Baumhart Berry Farm - Blueberries and blackberries, Restrooms
  2200 Baumhart Road, Vermillion, OH 44089. Phone: 440-984-0141. Email: baumhartberryfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Blueberry picking begins first week in July, blackberries usually start in early August; Picking hours and days change with the season, see website or Facebook for seasonal schedule. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check and credit cards.
  Baumhart Berry Farm Facebook page. . . Restrooms available. Soda machine. Berry fields covered with bird netting for more hygienic and bountiful crops. We have also added a farm store, carrying blueberry related products, snacks, beverages and country goodies, open the same hours and dates as our U-pick. (UPDATED: August 25, 2019)
  Comments from a visitor on September 06, 2009: "A great place to take the family for fun. Very friendly farm staff, clean farm, nice atmosphere, easy to find."
• Black River Organics - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, pears, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked
  18369 State Route 58, Wellington, OH 44090. Phone: 440-647-3927. Email: Bro@ncwcom.com. Open: Email our farm to get on our e-newsletter for picking days and times. Directions: Our five acre blueberry patch is not located at our main farm. The blueberry patch entrance is located 14 mile west of State Route 58 on Peck Wadsworth Road. Look for our sign on the north \(right\) side of Peck Wadsworth road. After you turn into the entrance just follow the path until you come to our berries. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Black River Organics Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 614-296-1174. . Our five acre blueberry patch is not located at our main farm. The blueberry patch entrance is located 1/4 mile west of State Route 58 on Peck Wadsworth Road. Look for our sign on the north (right) side of Peck Wadsworth road. After you turn into the entrance just follow the path until you come to our berries. We are certified organic for all crops! We have 5 acres of u-pick USDA certified organic blueberries and vegetables. We currently sell at the Oberlin and Norwalk summer markets and extend the season with two high tunnels for produce sold at the Oberlin winter market.
• Chance Creek Blues Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  9173 Peasley Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-5591. Email: chancecreekblues@gmail.com. Open: We try to be open one day during the week and one day on the weekends; We open at 9 am and are often picked out by noon because of high demand; Call ahead or get on the mailing list for picking times and dates. Directions: Take the Baumhart Road exit from Route 2 or from Ohio Turnpike \(Exit 135\) and proceed South on Baumhart Road to State Road 113. Proceed west about one mile to a Right turn on Vermillion Road \(flashing light\). Proceed north on Vermillion 1 mile, cross over Ohio Turnpike and take immediate Left onto Portman Road. Go one half mile to Right on Peasley Road. Follow Peasley to second blueberry farm. Turn Right at Blueberry Lane sign and follow to end of the gravel road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Take the Baumhart Road exit from Route 2 or from Ohio Turnpike (Exit 135) and proceed South on Baumhart Road to State Road 113. Proceed west about one mile to a Right turn on Vermillion Road (flashing light). Proceed north on Vermillion 1 mile, cross over Ohio Turnpike and take immediate Left onto Portman Road. Go one half mile to Right on Peasley Road. Follow Peasley to second blueberry farm. Turn Right at Blueberry Lane sign and follow to end of the gravel road. Blueberries are usually ready by the end of June; Different varieties are ripe throughout the summer up until late August; E-mail to get on our picking update list. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We have buckets available and charge by the pound. Metroparks hiking trails available at the end of Peasley Road. We have no restroom facilities, so please plan ahead.
• Columbia Berry Farm - UPDATE: June 07, 2017: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed blackberries, blueberries, red raspberries
  19060 West River Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028. Phone: . Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions.
• Martin Blueberries - blueberries, chestnuts,
  25380 Akins Road Akins Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028. Phone: 440-236-5341. Email: nealandmaryann@martinblueberries.com. Open: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, 8 am to noon; From late June through mid August. Directions: at Columbia West River Road, South of 82 \(Royalton Road\) and north of Grafton Road on Columbia West River Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Martin Blueberries Facebook page. . at Columbia West River Road, South of 82 (Royalton Road) and north of Grafton Road on Columbia West River Road. Blueberries ripen late June through early August Chestnust are available in October Always call before driving to the farm We will pick for you if you call and order ahead.
• Peasley Poor Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  9199 Peasley Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: (440) 965-4747. Email: peasleypoorfarm@gmail.com. Open: Typical season is from the middle of June through early August; Hours and availability of blueberries to pick vary; please call or join our e - mail list for picking dates and hours. Directions: From Baumhart Road exit off route #2, go south to Middle Ridge Road, west to Vermilion Road, south to Portman Road, west to Peasley Road, turn right to farm. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. There are photos on this unofficial Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 21, 2021).
  Comments from a visitor on July 13, 2012: "My family has been going there for 15 years. Bushes are close by, fruit is good quality and easy to pick. The price is good and there are other farms nearby if you want something other than blueberries. Very pleasant place."
• Slaga's Blueberries - blueberries,
  25898 Crocker Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028. Phone: . Open: Picking is subject to availability; Please call for picking dates & hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.

Mahoning County

• Ellsworth Berry Farm - blueberries, red raspberries, and blackberries.
  5921 Gault Road, North Jackson, OH 44451. Phone: (330) 538-3861. Open: Prime harvesting is June and July, weekends from 9 am to 4pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. . Call for weekly hours. It changes each week. Come enjoy the fun. (UPDATED: March 10, 2019, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2016: "There's nothing fancy about it, but it's a nice place to pick your own excellent fruit. My understanding is that the crops are not raised organically. They also take orders for tart cherries. "
• White House Fruit Farm - strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins,
  9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH 44406. Phone: 330-533-4161. Open: See this page for hours. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: all forms of payment. . U-Pick Strawberries will begin in late May, but they are open all year around. They have outdoor eating areas, restrooms, etc. grows and sells apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, nectarines, squash, and more. See this page for the availability by month. They make their own apple cider, butter & cream fudge, and donuts. They also sell a wide selection of fresh and frozen fruits & vegetables, Ohio cheeses, ice cream, jams, honey, maple syrup, snack foods, candies, and many other specialty foods. A visitor writes (April 20, 2006): "They have a huge store with pre-picked produce. However at certain times you can pick you own. They have hay rides and pumpkin harvest fest in the Fall. It is a WONDERFUL farm!!! You must visit the website or if you live by you must take a trip to visit! You won't be disappointed."

Medina County

• Bonita Road Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  4794 Bonita Road, Medina, OH 44256. Phone: 330-722-4632. Open: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 am until 8 pm. Directions: Off I-71, go East on Route 18 \(Medina Road\) for 1.1 miles. Take the third left on Boneta Road and go .6 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Bonita Road Berry Farm Off I-71, go East on Route 18 (Medina Road) for 1.1 miles. Take the third left on Boneta Road and go .6 miles. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We have seven different varieties of blueberries that ripen in succession throughout the summer. We have not used any pesticides since we opened over twenty years ago.
• Earth Song Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
  7634 Lafayette Road (route 42), Lodi, OH 44254. Phone: 330-242-3772. Email: sales@earthsongfarm.com. Open: daily 9 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm, closed Wednesdays, Sundays 12 pm to 5pm, July thru August. Directions: From Interstate 71, take Route 224 West approximately 5 miles to the Route 42 exit, turn right and take Route 42 \(Lafayette Road\) north about 3 miles, farm is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 330-948-2672. . From Interstate 71, take Route 224 West approximately 5 miles to the Route 42 exit, turn right and take Route 42 (Lafayette Road) north about 3 miles, farm is on the left. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (UPDATED: July 11, 2016)
• Hillside Orchard & Farm Market - blueberries, apples and pumpkins, Christmas Trees
  2397 Center Road, Hinckley, OH 44233. Phone: 330-225-4748. Open: April- December, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 p. Click here for a map and directions. . m. Annual harvest fun festival second weekend in October, pick-your-own blueberry picking July 15-August 31, pick-your-own apples are typically on 2 weekends in October, and pumpkins, school tours through mid-September. Blueberry season typically begins Mid-July through the end of August. We offer pick-your-own blueberries on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday during our normal farm hours. Christmas Trees: canaan fir, fraser fir, scotch pine, services: pre-cut, - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, onions, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, red raspberries, rhubarb, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, Plants: annuals, bedding plants, perennials, Other: baked goods, cider, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup.
  Comments from a visitor on September 11, 2011: "The family that owns the farm is very knowledgeable and friendly. They were welcoming from the moment I stepped in. They have a unique country store with a great selection of pre picked veggies and fruit as well. The produce is better than anything you will buy at the grocery store."
• Martins' Blueberry Farm - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area
  11581 Spencer Mills Rd, Spencer, OH 44275. Phone: 330-648-2884. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Closed Sundays; The month of July. Directions: We are located in Southwestern Medina County. Spencer Township. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 06465/?rf=1397228463Martins' Blueberry Farm We strongly encourage you to call prior to leaving home to verify and see if we are picking that day; Picking May not happen daily due to harvest progress and ripening of the berries. Buckets are provided for your picking and containers are provided for transporting your berries home in.
• Medina County's Secret Blueberry Patch - blueberries, porta-potties are available, farm animals
  7664 Lafayette Rd, Lodi, OH 44254. Phone: 3309482717. Email: mhomonai@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Tuesday 9am to 12pm to 4pm to 7pm Closed on Wednesday Thursday to Saturday 9am to 12pm to 4pm to 7pm Sundays 12pm to 5pm. Directions: approximately 8 miles south of Medina and approximately 3 miles north of US State Route 224. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Blueberries Soon. Nearly 1000 mature blueberry bushes with 3 different varieties. One weekend this season we will be closed please check our Facebook page for frequent updates. (ADDED: June 15, 2016)
• Peasley Poor Farm - blueberries
  9199 Peasley Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-4747. Open: 8am to 5pm. Directions: From the intersection of Baumhart Rd and State Route 113, proceed west on 113 about 1 one half miles to Vermillion Rd \(flashing light\) turn right. Proceed north on Vermillion Rd 1 mile, cross over Ohio Turnpike and take immediate left onto Portman Road. Go one half mile to Right turn on Peasley Road. Follow Peasley to the first blueberry farm. Parking is directly on the right where you will see blueberry bushes. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . From the intersection of Baumhart Rd and State Route 113, proceed west on 113 about 1 one half miles to Vermillion Rd (flashing light) turn right. Proceed north on Vermillion Rd 1 mile, cross over Ohio Turnpike and take immediate left onto Portman Road. Go one half mile to Right turn on Peasley Road. Follow Peasley to the first blueberry farm. Parking is directly on the right where you will see blueberry bushes. Crops are usually available in June, July, August.
• Pick"n"Save Orchard - Apples, blueberries, cherries, pears, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and prepicked produce, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides
  1222 Ledge Road, Medina, OH 44256. Phone: 330 239-1480. Email: lynnorchard1@gmail.com. Open: 10:00am to 6:00pm daily from August 10th to November 15th. Directions: Call for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. We have an ATMWe also make our own Maple Syrup here in our woods, Honey from our Bee's and my wife makes all jams and apple butter. We make apple cider during September and October. (UPDATED: October 19, 2019, JBS)

Portage County

• Wintergreen Tree Farm - blueberries, chestnuts, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
  3898 Winchell Rd, Mantua, OH 44255. Phone: (330) 221-3835. Email: wintergreenbob@gmail.com. Open: Check the website or call for current hours and dates of operation; Chestnut picking will not be available until October. Directions: 3898 Winchell Road, Mantua, Ohio, 44255. Do not use Google Maps, follow the signs instead. Parking is behind the house at the barn. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Wintergreen Tree Farm Facebook page. . Fax: 3305627612. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Blueberries in July Chestnuts in October and November. Chestnuts are an an autumn crop. Not only do we have the finest chestnuts, but we sell them for a very competitive price. Our season runs from early October until we sell out, usually in early November. Note: Pick-Your-Own chestnuts first come, first serve. Once the day's supply has been picked. Only pre-picked chestnuts will be available. Thank you for your understanding. Christmas Trees - opens the day after Thanksgiving. (UPDATED: September 06, 2021)
• Wolff's Blueberry Farm - Blueberries, and blueberry plants
  6947 Hankee Road, Hiram, OH . Phone: 330-527-2894. Email: wolffsblueberries@yahoo.com. Open: from early-July on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm; closed on Sunday. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash only. . A visitor writes on July 14, 2013: "We went to on 7/13/13 and will definitely return, maybe even again in about 2 weeks! The father and son running the show were very cordial and welcoming. There were many other families with children there in addition to us and they welcomed the children. The blueberry bushes and simply abundant with berries right now, but not at their peak of ripeness yet. In about 2 weeks you will probably be able to get at least 2 pounds of berries from a single bush. We ended up with about 10 pounds of berries that we picked in about 1 hour. It was wonderful! Convenient to get to, parking is convenient and the price of $1.89/pound is fantastic! "
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2012: "They are not closed yet this season. A little rain on July 4th and more last week saved the crop so they're still going. I was still able to get some really good berries today and there are plenty more. The owner tells me Saturday July 21 will probably be their last day this season."
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2012: "Wonderful place to pick blueberries. We've gone to this farm for 4 years and LOVE it. The family is extremely friendly, the berries are outstanding, the price is very reasonable, the berries are easily accessible with parking within feet of the blueberry bushes. Unfortunately the drought this year has caused them to close already, but we were able to get 24 pounds of berries last week. Sorry the season was so short :0( Hopefully 2013 will be a better year."
  Comments from a visitor on July 24, 2009: "This is a hidden gem. The owners are great people. Great berries, some of the best I have tasted. "

Stark County

• Blossom Creek - blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, group reservations
  3245 Battlesburg Street Se, East Sparta, OH 44626. Phone: (330) 227-4641. Email: berry@blossomcreek.farm. Open: June 20th - August 15th. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Formerly called Vogley Enterprises. (ADDED: June 10, 2020)
• Sanor's - They are combined U-Pick and also pre-picked for sale. The farm produces: Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Apples, Peaches, and Grapes (each fruit is seasonal)!
  2514 State Route 172, Minerva, OH 44654. Phone: 330-894-2375. Open: As of June 1st, Sunday through Saturday. Click here for a map and directions. . 25141 State
  Comments from a visitor on June 05, 2010: "The strawberries were outstanding, beautiful, sweet and very good shape and size"
• Wade's Fruit Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, chestnuts, corn (sweet), currants (red and black), gooseberries, other berries, peaches, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), restrooms, picnic area
  12915 Warren Road, Paris, OH 44669. Phone: 330-862-3313. Email: FRUITFARMER@FRONTIER.COM. Open: After July call for picking times and dates. Directions: From Canton: Route 172 to Paris Avenue \(turn left\). Veer right onto Beechwood Road Veer right onto Warren Road Second house on left. From Alliance or Minerva: Same as above only right onto Paris Avenue From Louisville: Route 183 to Paris Avenue \(turn right\). At Georgetown Road \(blinker light\) turn left. At Beechwood Road turn right. At Warren Road SHARP left turn. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . From Canton: Route 172 to Paris Avenue (turn left). Veer right onto Beechwood Road Veer right onto Warren Road Second house on left. From Alliance or Minerva: Same as above only right onto Paris Avenue From Louisville: Route 183 to Paris Avenue (turn right). At Georgetown Road (blinker light) turn left. At Beechwood Road turn right. At Warren Road SHARP left turn. Blueberries are my main crop for picking.Many varietys. Typical (always call firsT) crop availability dates are: Blueberries- late June; Black Raspberries- late June; Black berries- mid July; Peaches-mid July Corn- mid July.

Summit County

• Greenfield Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, aronia berries, blueberries, sunflowers,
  2485 Major Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. Phone: (330) 657-2924. Email: greenfieldberryfarm@hotmail.com. Open: No set hours; please see our Facebook page for picking days and times. Directions: We are located in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park at the corner of Oak Hill and Major Road. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Greenfield Berry Farm Facebook page. . crops. Pussy willows are for sale from our self-serve stand from March through May. They also offer a vegetable CSA and honey. Our typical Pick-Your-Own Calendar in an average season: Blueberries from the end of June through August, Sunflowers from mid July through September, and Aronia Berries in August;. (UPDATED: June 22, 2022)
  Comments from a visitor on June 14, 2010: "My boyfriend and I visited this farm last Sunday to pick strawberries and we definitely plan on coming back to verify out the other crops they have available. The owners were very nice and friendly, and we even got a little tour of the farm and heard about the different things they have available. When we were ready to pick berries, we were shown where to go and then left on our own, which was nice. They provide pints for you to fill up, but we brought our own container to bring the berries home in, and the owners mentioned that although they provide containers for transport, it would be nice if more people brought their own containers, so that's just a suggestion. The row of strawberries looked excellent and they tasted even better! But most of all, we really enjoyed ourselves and we were glad to see friendly farmers. I think this would be an excellent place to bring kids to have them learn a little bit about farming and have fun picking their own crops. Also, depending on where you're coming from, the drive is really nice..we drove on different roads there and back, and both routes were very scenic. I called about 2 hours ahead and spoke with the farmer, and he said depending on the weather they would be open all afternoon for pick-your-own berries. When we got there, they told us that pretty much any time they are home, they are open, but it's a good idea to call first anyway. I will definitely be returning throughout the summer! "

Trumbull County

• Matwichs Berry Farm - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkins, gourds, honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
  6648 Kale Adams Road, Leavittsburg, OH 44430. Phone: 330-898-7743. Email: RSGSMat@aol.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday; Closed on Sundays. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Strawberries last week of May to middle of June; Blueberries most of July. Call our home phone or check facebook for daily updates on picking days and time. Things change constantly according to the weather, how heavy the patch has been picked and the ripeness of the fruit

Wayne County

• Moreland Fruit Farm - Strawberries, Red and Black Raspberries, Blueberries, Currants, Blackberries, Red Seedless Grapes
  1558 West Moreland Road, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: 330-264-8735. Open: Call and leave a message . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check. . Click here for their contact form. No credit or debit cards. Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 11, 2021) A visitor writes on July 11, 2021: "I talked with them on the phone about black raspberries today. They will return calls if you leave a message."
  Comments from a visitor on June 28, 2009: "Love it. Been going there since my parents took me every summer. Started around 1975"

 

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

• Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
• Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
• Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
• Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

• 1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)

• 1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)

• 1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.

• It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

• A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

• Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

• How to Freeze Blueberries
• How to Can Blueberries
• How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
• How to make blueberry jelly
• How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

• Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
• It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
• Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers