2024 Columbia Area of Tennessee Blueberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Columbia Area of Tennessee 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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Giles County
Smith's Orchard - blackberries, blueberries, peaches, 5940 Campbellsville Road, Pulaski, TN 38478. Phone: (931) 363-4332. Email: DonnaSinkCopeland@gmail.com. Open: See Facebook page for current days and hours. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . (ADDED: May 01, 2020)
Lawrence County
Breezy Acres U-Pick - strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Facility Tours, Weddings, Special Event Venue 76 Chief Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. Phone: 931-964-4821. Email: breezy_acres@att.net. Open: call or email. Directions: Located in North Lawrenceburg, with many Amish farms in our area. Click here for a map and directions. . We are a no spray, no chemical U-Pick farm. We have seasonal fruits. Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries. We are . Easy to get to, off Turnpike. They also offer already-picked Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Decoration, Wine Grapes.
Lincoln County
Lincoln County 4-H Honor Club Blueberry Patch - blueberries 1209 Ardmore Highway, Taft, TN . Phone: 615-433-1582. Open: starting in late June, 7 days a week during daylight hours, goes until the blueberries run out. Click here for a map and directions. . Proceeds from the sale of go to Lincoln County 4-H to assist in raising funds for the many trips, teams and programs that Lincoln County 4-H offers to youth, grades fourth through 12th. Most recently reported prices (2017) were $4 per quart or $15 per gallon, or berries picked by 4-H members will be $7 per quart and $25 per gallon. If you would like to order , please call Lincoln County Extension.
Marshall County
Bee Sweet Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area 1442 Globe Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091. Phone: 931-359-2157. Email: beesweetberryfarm@yahoo.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: From Nashville: Take I-65 south to exit #32. After exiting, turn left at the stop sign onto Mooresville Highway - then make an immediate right at the first road after you go under the interstate \(Globe Road\). Drive approximately 1.8 miles, Bee Sweet Berry Farm\'s entrance will be on the left at Globe Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 615-423-4240. . From Nashville: Take I-65 south to exit #32. After exiting, turn left at the stop sign onto Mooresville Highway - then make an immediate right at the first road after you go under the interstate (Globe Road). Drive approximately 1.8 miles,'s entrance will be on the left at Globe Road. We have added a covered pavilion, with picnic table and chairs! Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. Blueberries are usually ready to harvest at the end of June through August. Blackberries are usually ready to harvest in mid-June through August. Raspberries (already picked only, no PYO ) are usually ready to harvest at the end of May and throughout the summer.
Maury County
Highland Berries & Produce - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked 4411 Hampshire Pike, Hampshire, TN 38461. Phone: 931-285-2543. Email: highlandrealm1@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: 12 miles west of Columbia, TN on Highway 412. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 931 215-8197. . Blueberries June thru mid July. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. In 2010 we laid the foundation of our new blueberry farm, by planting two acres of blueberries, 2,800 plants, 16 varieties in all. The berry farm features six varieties of Early blueberries, 10 Mid-Season varieties and two Late-Season types. We also have blackberries and strawberries. Berries are available at Highland Realm's farm stand, our refurbished barn. There are lots of ripe blueberries come on out and pick some! Or you can purchase some that are picked. (UPDATED: June 26, 2018, JBS)
Trace View Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked 5985 Fly Hollow Road, Santa Fe, TN 38482. Phone: 931/682-2864. Email: tracevu@gmail.com. Open: by appointment only. Directions: Call 931682-2864 for directions and to schedule a picking appointment. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Call for directions and to schedule a picking appointment. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
Wagner Berry Farm - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins 4923 Ollie Chunn Road, Spring Hill, TN 37174. Phone: 931-486-0337. Email: mjwagner57@yahoo.com. Open: usually mid-May. Click here for a map and directions. . In 2019, the strawberries were $3.50 a pound U-Pick, and $4.50 a pound for Pre-picked. Blueberries are the same price.Additional Information: Call before you stop by to make sure the berry field is open. In their farm market, they also have Jams Jellies and Spreads, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Honey
Blueberry
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.
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!