| Thank you for a Great Blueberry Season!! |
2011 Blueberry Season is Now Officially Over....
Dear Blueberry Lovers, (Updated: August 11, 2011)
We had our best season yet, but all good things must come to an end. I hope everyone was able to stock up on blueberries to get them by until next year. We will be back again next year. The season usually opens towards the end of June so look for updates via this website, Craigslist, Facebook (Martha's Blueberries or Pick TN Products) or at www.pickyourown.org/TN.htm.
I no longer have the same cell phone I used this past summer. I will get another cell phone for next season and get the number out to everyone. You can always reach me at my personal number at (901) 315-1550.
Thanks again and have a great off season,
Russ McSwain
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| Bring the whole family for a fun time of picking blueberries!! |
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Blueberry Picking Prices
Pick your own = $10 per Gallon Bag of Blueberries
Pre-Picked for you = $12 per Gallon Bag of Blueberries
* We accept Cash, and Checks. No Credit Cards
*We supply gallon buckets for picking blueberries. Then we transfer them into bags for you when you leave. You are welcome to bring your own containers for picking.
*We have free Ice water on site for your enjoyment as well as soft drinks. If you get too hot feel free to take a break to cool down. We have many areas of shade available.
*Please Read below for directions, Contact information, and for pointers on picking blueberries and their health benefits!!
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Directions to Blueberry Farm are below
| Start of these directions is from the Wolfchase Mall |
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Start at 2760 N GERMANTOWN PKY, MEMPHIS going toward US HIGHWAY 64 |
go 0.2 mi |
0.2 mi |
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Turn RIGHT on US HIGHWAY 64(US-64 E) |
go 1 mi |
1.3 mi |
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Continue to follow US-64 E |
go 24.9 mi |
26.1 mi |
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Turn RIGHT on JERNIGAN DR |
go 8.9 mi |
35 mi |
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Arrive at 8870 JERNIGAN DR, SOMERVILLE, on the RIGHT |
go < 0.1 mi |
35 mi |
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Look For the "Blueberries For Sale Sign!! |
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| It is only 35 miles from the Wolfchase area to our Orchard in Fayette County!! |
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Contact: Russ McSwain
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Please read below for proper picking techniques as well as some of the many health benefits of eating blueberries!!
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Picking tips:
Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened, and once picked, blueberries won't ripen and further.
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 ripened berries will drop into your bucket, while the ones that are not quite readywill remain attached to the bush.
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. 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.
Nutrition and miscellaneous facts: 1 cup (143 grams) of blueberries is 84 calories (technically, kcal). Blueberries contain no cholesterol or fat and are also low in calories. Blueberries are high in dietary fiber, Vitamin A and niacin. They contain iron and other trace minerals and are a fair source of Vitamin C.
Blueberries are ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables. That means a serving of blueberries has more of the antioxidant power you need to fight aging, cancer and heart disease.
Recipes
Canning and freezing the blueberries:
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We hope you decide to come and see us and pick some of our delicious blueberries.
There will only be about 4-6 weeks of good picking so don't waste too much time.
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