2024 Benton and Lincoln counties, Oregon Blueberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Benton and Lincoln counties, Oregon 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!
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Benton County
Anderson's Blues - blueberries 8793 NW Arboretum Road, Corvallis, OR 97330. Phone: 541-745-5487. Open: until 8:00pm; Our U-Pick season generally runs from July-October. Click here for a map and directions. . Many different varieties of - you pick. They have a small picnic area and porta-potty. 2014 U-Pick: was $1.75/pound. At Anderson Blues we cater to the U-Picker! Over Twenty varieties are available through-out the growing season for your picking pleasure. Our blueberry patch is clean, safe and easy to maneuver. Please bring your favorite container to take your berries home in or we can provide one. Our farm is safe, clean, fun & also pet friendly. No need to leave fido at home because he/she can enjoy the fun too! Everyone is welcome.
Blueberry Meadows - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, porta-potties are available, picnic area 3860 N E Highway 20, Corvallis, OR 97330. Phone: 541-753-2614. Email: blueberrymeadowsoregon@gmail.com. Open: Generally open July and August; Call for availability; 8 am to 8 pm daily. Directions: Three miles north of downtown Corvallis on Highway 20, just north of Conifer Blvd. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Blueberry Meadows Facebook page. . We use integrated pest management practices. Call for prices. Our berries are not sprayed. Your containers or ours. Both U-pick and picked blueberries are available. There are 10 main varieties and the berries are sold by the pound. The berries are not sprayed, but neither are they organic. The farm has been in existence since the 1950s and has a mixture of old and new varieties. We supply buckets you can pick your berries in and containers to take them home in. You are welcome to bring your own containers if you wish. We also supply picking harnesses and stools to make your picking experience easier. Customers of all ages welcome. Please leave your pets at home. We do close if we are picked out, so it is a good idea to check for availability. During the off-season, frozen berries are available until sold out. (UPDATED: May 18, 2021)
Davis Family Farm - apples, apricots, beans, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, gooseberries, herbs or spices, loganberries, marionberries, melons, onions, other berries, pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm market, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours 4380 NE highway 20, Corvallis, OR 97330. Phone: 541-752-0697. Email: kingmom@verizon.net. Open: Daily 9 to 6 pm. Directions: Conveniently located on highway 20. 5 miles outside the city limits of Corvallis, Oregon - home of Oregon State. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. . Crops are usually available in March through November. We specialize in unique hanging baskets, farm grown strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers and other fruits & vegetables. We also offer vegetable starts and perennials. In the Fall, we offer hay rides into our pumpkin fields and other fall holiday activities for children. In December, we sell local, fresh-cut Christmas trees & wreaths, swags and garlands.
Goodfoot Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries 38001 Alexander Rd, Kings Valley, OR 97370. Phone: (541) 929-7367. Email: beth@goodfootfarm.com. Open: Typically 10am-4pm starting in mid-late July. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check . Goodfoot Farm Facebook page. . Demeter Certified Biodynamic and Certified Organic U-pick hardiblue and bluecrop blueberries for $2.00/lb.,(2020 price) . (ADDED: June 27, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)A visitor writes on June 27, 2020: "Stunningly beautiful surroundings!"
Kiger Island Blues - No pesticides used, Blueberries 2322 SE Island Dr, Corvallis, OR 97333. Phone: (541) 752-0787. Email: mindimiller1@gmail.com. Open: In 2019, u-pick hours were 8:00am to 4:30pm every day with occasional evening hours added, call or use their contact form to get the latest update. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Kiger Island Blues Facebook page. . . . Blueberries: Duke, Bluecrop, Elliott, Legacy, and Liberty. In 2019, price per pound was $1.75 for u-pick., No-spray. From their website: "I grow the berries in a sustainable farming practice, minimizing any chemicals." (ADDED: June 27, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
Kings Valley Gardens - No pesticides used, blueberries, apples, Asian pears, and Anjou pears 23719 Tatum Lane, Kings Valley, OR 97361. Phone: (541) 929-4054. Email: adaviskv@peak.org. Open: Typically 9am to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, other days and times by appointment. Directions: See their Facebook page for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . . U-pick Patriot and Elliott blueberries for $1.75/lb. (2020 prices) U-pick Liberty apples, Asian pears, and Anjou pears for $1.00/lb., No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Not certified organic because they are so small, but would definitely qualify. In some years (like 2020) they have PYO starwberries, too. (ADDED: June 27, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
Radke's Blueberries - blueberries 490 SE Three Mile Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333. Phone: 541-753-5680. Email: janet.radke@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick and picked blueberry patch in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Radke's only has mid and late season varieties. So we will not have ready until a few weeks after the patches with early varieties start picking.
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.
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.
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!