2024 Red Deer area of Alberta, Canada Saskatoon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Saskatoon U-Pick Orchards in Red Deer area of Alberta, Canada in 2024, by county

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

• Billyco Junction Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, apples, beans, broad beans, carrots, cucumbers, honeyberries, onions, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, Saskatoons, potatoes
  40110 - Range Road 260 RR#4, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4. Phone: 403 782-4263. Email: info@billycojunction.com. Open: Daily from 10 am to 7:30 pm; from May to October. Directions: We are 8 kilometers east of Lacombe, Alberta on Highway 12, and 4.4 kilometers South on Prentiss Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Interact. . Fax: 403 782-4202. . Closed Tuesdays. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
• High Country Berries - Saskatoons, picnic area
  South West 6-036-04 West Of 5, Caroline, AB T4G 1T6. Phone: 403-722-2088. Email: deryl.camps@gmail.com. Directions: From Spruceview 16.6 Km west, 4.4 Km south, 1.6 Km west, north into. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque. . In 2024, they're selling the farm, but it is still in business; In Season - 8 am until 7 pm. facebook page. (UPDATED: June 13, 2024, JBS)
• Mountain View Berry Farm - cherries, raspberries (red), Saskatoons, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  Between Olds And Didsbury, Olds, AB T4H 1T8. Phone: . Email: info@mountainviewberryfarm.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm, August 1 to September 1. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
• Red Barn Berries Central Alberta u-Pick - No pesticides are used apples, cherries, currants (red), currants (black), other berries, raspberries (red), rhubarb, Saskatoons, strawberries, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs, restrooms, farm animals
  28413 Township Road 392, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1C8. Phone: 403-550-8909. Email: redbarnberries@hotmail.com. Open: Typical season is from mid June through August; in season, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Head west on Highway 11A from Red Deer Turn north on Range Road 10 \(At the Sylvan Star Cheese\) Continue past the railroad tracks a mile to Township Road 392 Turn East on Township 392 and look for the red barn the second entrance on the south side. Strawberries season typically Midlate June - Late August Saskatoons season Typically Midlate July to Late August Raspberries season typically Midlate June - Late August. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: We accept all forms of payment - e-transfer, debit, credit and cash. . Phone: 403) 304-0440. . Head west on Highway 11A from Red Deer Turn north on Range Road 10 (At the Sylvan Star Cheese) Continue past the railroad tracks a mile to Township Road 392 Turn East on Township 392 and look for the red barn the second entrance on the south side. Strawberries season typically Mid/late June - Late August Saskatoons season Typically Mid/late July to Late August Raspberries season typically Mid/late June - Late August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. (UPDATED: May 18, 2023, JBS) (UPDATED: June 08, 2020) (ADDED: September 27, 2019)
• Red Lodge Upick - No pesticides are used, apples, cherries, raspberries (red), Saskatoons, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
  R.r#1 Site 7 Box 9, Bowden, AB T0M 0K0. Phone: 403-224-2425. Open: Early July until first killing frost - Phone for picking report. Directions: Go 3 km west of Red Lodge Provincial Park \(or 18 km west of Bowden, AB on highway 587\) to range road 31, turn south and go 3 km to the end of the road, turn east and go just 13 of a km to the farm. \(Just follow the signs - its easy!\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Go 3 km west of Red Lodge Provincial Park (or 18 km west of Bowden, AB on highway 587) to range road 31, turn south and go 3 km to the end of the road, turn east and go just 1/3 of a km to the farm. (Just follow the signs - its easy!). We do not use pesticides on the crops. Various game birds on site. We also raise & release Hungarian Partridges.
• Saskatoon Berries 4-U - Uses natural growing practices, Saskatoons, U-pick and already picked,
  3 26575 highway 11, Red Deer County, AB T4E1A5. Phone: (403) 318-2074. Email: Saskatoonsreddeer@gmail.com. Directions: Red Deer County. Highway 11 East \(55 Street Red Deer\). Across from Parkland Garden Centre. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Typical Season Mid - July to Early August! Monday - Friday 1pm to 8pm; Saturday/Sunday 10am to 6pm Please Check our Facebook Page or call for Opening of Season, and Change of hours. Red Deer County. Highway 11 East (55 Street Red Deer). Across from Parkland Garden Centre. Typical Season Mid-July to Early August. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are a small, family run Saskatoon Berry U pick or we pick for you farm, located 3 minutes east of Red Deer. Be sure to pre-order for pick up to ensure product availability. (ADDED: June 08, 2018)
• Saskatoons at Prairieberry - Saskatoons
  225036 Range Road #282, Rural SE Calgary, AB T2P 2G6. Phone: 403-936-5309. Email: saskatoons@prairieberry.ca. Open: July, August. Directions: Deerfoot Trail S. until Exit #234, toward Brooks; Take Hwy 22x East \(Marquis of Lorne Trail, \(you will pass a blue-white-blue quonset on your right\), but turn Left onto Range Road #282 \(unpaved, take the first driveway to your right . We are . Click here for a map and directions. e Road #282, Rural SE Calgary, AB T2P 2G6. Fax: 403-936-5409. . Deerfoot Trail S. until Exit #234, toward Brooks; Take Hwy 22x East (Marquis of Lorne Trail, (you will pass a blue-white-blue quonset on your right), but turn Left onto Range Road #282 (unpaved, take the first driveway to your right . We are open Our hours are: 8am to 8 pm daily, when in season. The 3 varieties of , Northline, Smokies and Honeywood are ready from the end of July to mid-August. Please e-mail for availability. We are just 4 miles from Calgary city limits.
• The Saskatoon Orchard - cherries, Saskatoons
  Hwy 792, Ponoka, AB . Phone: 403-318-1330. Email: gwedlund@telusplanet.net. Open: Saskatoons and sour Evans Cherry U-Picking August from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Saturday while quantities last. Directions: Located Gull Lake, AB. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: 403-782-2665. . . west of Lacombe on Highway 12. Turn north on hwy 792 for 16 km, Turn west on Twp Rd 42-2. The 50 acre orchard is located northwest of Lacombe, 16 km north on Hwy. 792, 3 km west, 1.5 south. Follow the signs. During the season (end of July and August) we are Pre-picked and frozen berries are also available. Gerry, Carol, Mac and Ninie invite you to come and enjoy a relaxing day in the County. Catch a view of beautiful Gull Lake. Picnic tables, washrooms and refreshments are available for your enjoyment.was established in 1996. (UPDATED: May 15, 2023, JBS)

 

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Saskatoons, also known as serviceberries or Juneberries, are delicious and nutritious berries native to North America, mostly in the western Canada and northwestern U.S. . These small blue-purple berries grow on shrubs or small trees and have a unique flavor that is often described as a combination of blueberries, raspberries, and almonds. Here's what you need to know about saskatoons, how to use them, when to harvest them, and how to do it:

Flavor and Uses:

Saskatoons have a pleasantly sweet and slightly tart taste, making them a versatile ingredient in various culinary creations. They can be enjoyed fresh, added to fruit salads, used in baked goods such as pies, muffins, and tarts, or even incorporated into jams, jellies, and sauces. Saskatoon berries also freeze well. They can be substituted for blueberries in recipes.

If you're looking for great, easy to follow recipes to make jam, jelly, freeze or make saskatoon pie from Saksatoons / Juneberries, see these pages:

• How to make saskatoon jam
• How to freeze saskatoons
• World's best and easiest saskatoon pie
• How to Can Saskatoons
• How to make saskatoon jelly
• How to make and can saskatoon syrup
• How to make home-canned saskatoon pie filling to use later
• Saskatoon buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping saskatoon coffee cake

Harvesting Season:

The exact timing of saskatoon berry harvest can vary depending on your location and climate, but it generally occurs in the summer months. In most regions, you can expect to start harvesting saskatoons from late June to early August. Keep an eye on the berries as they ripen to determine the best time for harvesting.

Determining Ripeness:

Ripe saskatoon berries are plump, firm, and have a deep purple-blue color. They should come off the plant easily when gently pulled or twisted. Look for berries that have a uniform color and avoid those that are still green or red. Taste a few berries to ensure they have reached the desired sweetness before harvesting the entire crop.

How to pick or harvest:

To harvest saskatoon berries, simply hold the branch beneath the cluster of ripe berries and gently pluck them off with your fingers. It's best to place a container or basket beneath the branch to catch the berries as they fall.

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.

Be careful not to squeeze or crush the berries while harvesting to maintain their shape and quality.

Handling and Storage:

Handle saskatoon berries with care as they are delicate and can bruise easily. After harvesting, sort through the berries and remove any damaged or overripe ones. Store the freshly picked berries in a shallow container, preferably in a single layer, to prevent crushing and allow for proper airflow. Refrigerate the berries and consume them within a few days for optimal freshness. If you have an abundant harvest, consider freezing the berries for longer-term storage.

• 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 saskatoons in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked saskatoons 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 saskatoons 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.

 

 

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