Blueberries

Plump, sweet blueberries are hand-picked at peak ripeness for fresh eating, baking, and freezing. We grow ours without synthetic pesticides in Lineville, Alabama and pick at peak ripeness. They're one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits you can grow. Sold fresh through local Alabama delivery, farm pickup, and our farmers-market stand.

• Grown in: Lineville, Alabama (no synthetic pesticides)
• Freshness: Harvested at peak and sold fresh
• Availability: Seasonal - local Alabama delivery & pickup
• Storage: Refrigerate and enjoy fresh
• Why it's good: Nutrient-dense and picked at peak freshness

• Storage: Dry and unwashed in the crisper, lid slightly loose so moisture can escape
• Shelf life: 1 to 2 weeks - the best keeper of any berry we pick
• Washing: Rinse just what you are about to eat. The dusty pale bloom on the skin is the berry's own protection and washing it off shortens the life.
• Using: Fine raw, excellent baked, and they freeze better than any other berry with almost no texture loss. No need to thaw before they go into a batter.

What is the white film on the skin?
Natural wax, called bloom, that the plant produces to hold moisture in and fungus out. It is a sign of a well-handled berry, not dust or spray, and it is worth leaving on until you eat them.

Why do they keep so much longer than blackberries?
A thicker, waxier skin and firmer flesh. Blueberries are built to travel in a way that blackberries and raspberries simply are not.

Can I freeze them straight from the punnet?
Yes - blueberries are the one berry you can pour into a bag and freeze as they are. They stay loose and keep their shape on thawing.