Raspberries

Raspberries are genuinely difficult in Alabama heat; the canes want cool nights and resent our summers, so the picking window is short and the volume is limited compared with what growers in cooler states can offer. That makes these a seasonal treat rather than a staple. Do not wash until you are ready to eat, keep them refrigerated in a shallow single layer, and use within two days - they mold fast. 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: Unwashed in a shallow single layer, refrigerated, never piled deep
• Shelf life: 1 to 2 days - the most fragile fruit we sell
• Washing: Not until you are about to eat them, and then barely. A raspberry is hollow and absorbs water, which makes it collapse.
• Using: Cold, raw, and soon. Any that will not get eaten should go straight onto a tray and into the freezer, where they are excellent for sauces and coulis.

Why do they only last a day or two?
A raspberry is a hollow shell of soft drupelets with no skin to speak of. There is nothing protecting it, so it bruises under its own weight and moulds quickly. Piling them deep is what kills a punnet fastest.

Why is the season so short in Alabama?
The canes want cool nights and resent our summer heat, so the picking window is narrow and the volume is limited next to what a cooler state can grow. These are a seasonal treat rather than a staple.

Do they freeze well?
Very. Freeze them in one layer on a tray then bag them. They lose their shape on thawing, so use them for sauce, jam or baking rather than expecting a fresh berry back.