2024 Far Northwest Oregon Loganberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Loganberry U-Pick Orchards in Far Northwest Oregon in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have loganberries 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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Washington County

• Duyck's Peachy-Pig Farm - apples, apricots, asparagus, beans, blackberries, blueberries, blackcaps, Chehalems, loganberries, marionberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, cukes (reg & lemon), corn, dill, eggplants, figs, filberts, garlic, grapes, honey, onions, (reg & Walla Walla), peaches, pears, peppers (Bell & hot), prunes, plums, pumpkins,pumpkins in patch, rabbits, rhubarb, tours, tomatoes, walnuts, weaner pigs, grapes & golf balls.
  34840 SW Johnson School Road, Cornelius, OR 97113. Phone: 503-357-3570. Email: duycks@coho.net. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sunday from 12noon to 6pm, and closed all day on Monday. Directions: 4 mile S of Hillsboro on Hwy 219. R on Simpson Road R on Johnson Sch. Road go 3 miles or take 10th St. out of Cornelius 3 miles L at golf course, R on Johnson School Road 1 mile. Usually available: May- December. Click here for a map and directions. U-pick & we pick. Bring containers, children & food stamps welcome. See & touch animals. Tours: Schools, birthday parties, pumpkins in patch, etc. May thru Oct. Picnic area, panoramic view, natural well water. Custom filbert harvesting. (sometimes misspelled "Duyuck" or "Dyuck" or "Duyk")A visitor writes on June 27, 2023:"Duyck's is my favorite all around u-pick experience in the Hillsboro area. They are a multi-generational, family-run business. They grow a little of everything, making for a fun outing with kids! Prices are fair, people are super friendly, and there are beautiful flowers and animals everywhere. What more could I ask for?!?!"A visitor writes on May 12, 2016: (positive) "My friends and I met here for a play date with our children last season. It was a wonderful experience, and I plan to go back this summer. We bought peaches, picked blackberries and raspberries, many different varieties. The children helped at first, then decided to go play around on all the different fun playground equipment they had around the farm. A highlight for my kiddos were the animals. They fed the horses, squealed in delight at all the chickens, and absolutely loved the pigs. There were some adorable little baby piggies when we came. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and you could spend a whole day here without feeling bored."Note: If you've visited the farm, please give me your feedback! See more info, reviews and links here.
• Smith Berry Barn - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, marionberries, other berries, peppers, raspberries, tayberries, tomatoes, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
  24500 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro, OR 97007. Phone: 503-628-2172. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 10 miles SW of Washington Square in Scholls. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October Seasonal hours vary, please check our website for current information. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicAdditionally we grow numerous varieties of squash and over 25 varieties of apples that are ready picked. At right is a TYPICAL (that word is emphasized for a reason) harvest schedule - CALL before you go!!!!) (UPDATED: July 11, 2018, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 10, 2012: "AMAZING! Cannot say enough good things about this farm. The berries were plentiful and they had more than one variety for each type of berry. They are no spray. The Farmer and workers are super friendly and helpful. They have a really cute cafe and gift shop as well as a picnic area. Today we picked raspberries and they were huge and delicious. We plan on going back this week for blueberries. "
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2010: "We visited the not once but TWICE already this season. First for strawberries - which were wonderful, sweet and juicy and then again for raspberries. I made jam out of both. The selection of raspberries was really nice - lots of big berries that were delicious! They have quite a few different berries from strawberries to tayberries. We plan to go back today to get blackberries. The farm was clean, buckets are provided and they accept debit cards. There were some chickens that we looked at and some really cute little goats too. Gift shop was well stocked and they have FRESH BERRY MILKSHAKES!!! Really yummy. Lots of plants available to purchase. Overall it was wonderful and this is now my go to farm for berries."
• West Union Gardens - summer & fall raspberries, boysenberries, black raspberries, marionberries, loganberries, tayberries, thornless blackberries, gooseberries, red & black currants
  7775 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Phone: 503-645-1592. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, closed Sunday. Directions: Close and easy to find- 1.7 miles north of Hwy 26 on Cornelius Pass Road. Our farm stand is full of fresh wholesome berries and vegetables, direct from our own fields. We grow everything we sell. U-pickers and children are welcome in the berry fields. Prepicked: tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, beans, garlic and lots more. Usually available: July-September. . Click here for a map and directions.
  West Union Gardens Facebook page. After Labor Day, call for open hoursis a family farm near Hillsboro, Oregon, which is open to the public during Oregon's bountiful berry season. We raise dozens of varieties of berries for u-pickers and for sale already picked in our farm stand. Our farmstand and u-pick will open when the first berries are ready, which could be mid-June to late June, depending on weather

 

Loganberry

Loganberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Loganberries typically peak during June in the U.S. South, and in July in the North and Canada.

What are Loganberries

Loganberries are a hybrid cross between blackberries and red raspberries cross, it is purple almost black when ripe. Only the Tayberry is more flavorful. The Loganberry tastes like a mix of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.  Loganberries offer a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor, making them a favorite among berry enthusiasts, making the best jam you've ever tried.

Loganberries are larger than raspberries and have a deep red to purplish-black color when fully ripe. They often have a conical shape with a glossy appearance and a slightly tart flavor. The taste is often described as a perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess, with hints of both raspberries and blackberries. They taste much like an equal mix of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.

Loganberries are delicious when eaten fresh, sweeter than blackberries and with a complex flavor. You can add them to fruit salads, smoothies, or enjoy them on their own as a healthy snack. Loganberries are also great for baking, as they hold their shape well and add a delightful flavor to pies, tarts, muffins, and jams.

Loganberries are known for their excellent jam-making qualities. They are naturally high in pectin, which helps the fruit set into a rich and flavorful jam.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. 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!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!  
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Loganberries, 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 Loganberries 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.
4. 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 Loganberries

1. Loganberries are very thorny with tiny thorns, so if you wear some neoprene type gloves, you'll be fine. Without gloves, ou 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.
2. A ripe loganberry is deep purple-almost black with a plump, full feel. When they are dead ripe, they are plump, soft and sweeter (than unripe). It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug.  If the berry is red, it's not ripe yet.
3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries .U Repeat the picking process with both hands.
4. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

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

1. Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. 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!
2. 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. Loganberries 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

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. 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) Loganberries are perishable so refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the loganberries (while they are in the fridge)!
4. Even under ideal conditions loganberries will only keep for about 3 or 4 days  in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them or freeze them as soon as possible after purchase

Loganberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

The blackberry directions work exactly the same for loganberries

1. How to make Loganberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Loganberry jam directions - very easy!
2. How to make Loganberry jelly
3. How to freeze berries
4. Loganberry syrup, make and can it! 
5. Seedless loganberry pie!
6. Loganberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Loganberry Festival Near You this year:

Loganberry Facts and Tips

• The USDA says 1 cup of loganberries has about 62 calories.
• Like other berries, loganberries are a nutritional powerhouse. They are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber. These berries are also low in calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Adding loganberries to your diet can contribute to your overall health and well-being.
• 1 cup of loganberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• Select plump, firm, fully loganberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
• Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
• 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 loganberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
• U-pick Loganberry 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 Loganberries 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.

 

 

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