Jersey Blueberries Season

I have tried many varieties of blueberries over the years trying to extend the season by planting early mid and late varieties.

Jersey blueberries season. Perhaps the best producer is the jersey variety. Central nj blueberry picking farms. Farms start as early as mid june depending on the year. Jersey blueberry is a late season variety that is easy to grow high yielding and one of the oldest and most widely grown blueberry varieties.

It was first grown as a commercial crop of the early 1900s when elizabeth white and frederick coville of whitesbog new jersey began identifying superior wild plants and developing improved cultivars. In fall the jersey blueberry offers beautiful fiery foliage from orange to red. For some reason this one is heartier than some of the others and really seems to thrive when others die off after a season or two. Plants ship between january july depending on zone.

It started june 1st a week earlier than normal and production is already peaking. Northern nj blueberry picking farms. The berries are medium sized and. The berries are dark blue medium in size and very sweet.

Just be sure to call ahead before going. Ship dates are selected during checkout process. New jersey blueberries typically ripen from april in florida and texas through june and august in the upper midwest and new england. You can bring the whole fam to one of the below farms all of which offer pick your own blueberries.

Hillview farms 223 meyersville rd gillette nj 07933 908 647 0957. Wpvi new jersey s blueberry season is in full swing. Southern nj blueberry picking farms. Harvest dates listed may vary depending upon weather conditions and geographic location of the farm.

Not only is it new jersey s official state fruit but it s also one that grows low enough for even toddlers to pick. September 1 october 25. The fruit is definitely coming into. June dominates as the month for blueberry production and festivals unlike strawberries which grow almost anywhere blueberries are more typically grown commercially in far fewer areas.

Highbush blueberry is native to northeastern north america and forms the basis of the blueberry growing industry. This late season blueberry produces ripe berries in late july to august this shrub grows 6 8 feet tall and 5 6 feet wide and has dark green leaves.