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Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in Southeast Michigan in 2024, by county
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Hillsdale County
Creek Valley Farm - strawberries, raspberries 6600 E Camden Rd, Waldron, MI 49288. Phone: (517) 567-4428. Open: see their Facebook page. Directions: Located near Waldron, MI and has supplied the community with fresh strawberries and raspberries for decades. Click here for a map and directions. is a family operated farm .
K's Acres A North Sand Lake Fruit and Berry Farm - raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (black), U-pick and already picked, farm market 4680 Fitzpatrick Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Phone: 517-437-7054. Email: Hllsdltom@aol.com. Open: Sunday thru Saturday 10 am to 6 pm 7 days a week Summer and Fall Raspberries. Directions: Located in Beautiful Hillsdale county southern mid Michigan off of highway US 12 just west of Jonesville. Turn south on Bunn road to 4680 Fitzpatrick road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. 31K's Acres A North Sand Lake Fruit and Berry Farm Available at Our on Farm Market open daily from April to November: Pre picked Strawberries June thu September; Apricots July August, Flamin' Fury and Stellar Peaches July thru September, Pre picked Summer Raspberries July 15 thru August Fall Pre picked Raspberries August thru October, Strawberries June thu October, Plums July thu September Blueberries July 10 thu August; Over 60 varieties of Apples July thu NovemberWe Feature Flamin' Fury & Stellar variety peaches yellow and white fleshed. Japanese plums Early gold Shiro and more Including World Famous "Bubble Gum" Plum. Our apple variety list includes Modern and many "Heritage apples". Gravenstein, Chenango Strawberry, Rambo, Cox, Hubbard Non such, Wealthy, Roxbury russet. Including Minnesota varieties like Honey crisp Zestar Beacon Sweet 16 Regent Fireside and Red Baron State fair and many more. Farmers Markets we attend Ypsilanti Tuesday, Green Market Thursday; Hillsdale Down town Saturday.
Ingham County
Gruber Raspberry Farm - raspberries 1061 E Sherwood Road, Williamston, MI 48895. Phone: 517-655-2901. Click here for a map and directions. 03">Gruber Raspberry Farm U-pick in September & Oct. Call for hours. Closed SunI-96 Exit 117 (east of Lansing), N on Williamston Road through Williamston to Sherwood Road (blinker light). W on Sherwood Road From Lansing, 3 miles E on Grand River Ave. from Meridian Mall, 1/2 mile N on Meridian Road, 2 miles E on Sherwood. UPDATE September 20, 2007: Changed owners - formerly Veenstra)
Livingston County
Hazen's Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, school tours 1144 Peavy Road, Howell, MI 48843. Phone: 517-548-1841. Email: hazensfarm@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm, closed on Mondays. Directions: Our farm is located in beautiful Howell, MI just minutes from exit 137 off I96. Off I-96 to Exit D-19 N to Mason Road, left on Peavy Road, farm 1 mi. on right side of the Road. Come see us. We appreciate your business!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Hazen's Farm Facebook page. Blueberries: mid July to the end of August Raspberries: August to October Peaches: end of July to August. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationWe have a bakery where we sell freshly made pies, cookies, and other baked goods. We also sell our artisinal handpacked ice cream. Our raw honey is made from the local hives of Livingston County. Raw honey has not been heated, pasteurized, or processed. Honey that is raw maintains its natural vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. Many healthy benefits of raw honey include anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It promotes body and digestive health, while strengthening the immune system. One of the most useful benefits to our customers is it's ability to treat seasonal allergies. Note: A visitor says they do not have peaches any more - all their trees died. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016)
Spicer Orchards - strawberries, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, blueberries, plums, apples, hayrides, winery, corn maze 10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. Phone: (810) 632-7692. Email: contactus@spicerorchards.com. Open: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Directions: Take US-23 3 miles N of M-59 interchange to Clyde Road \(Exit 70\), then go E 12 mile Located 10 miles N of Brighton or 10 miles S of Fenton. . Click here for a map and directions. Spicer Orchards Facebook page. U-pick or picked strawberries, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, blueberries, plums and apples. Picked peaches and pears. Strawberries start around June 1st. Cider mill, hayrides, Fall Festival weekends, petting farm, kids playground and school toursTake US-23 3 miles N of M-59 interchange to Clyde Road (Exit 70), then go E 1/2 mile Located 10 miles N of Brighton or 10 miles S of FentonPICK YOUR OWN~ESTIMATED HARVEST DATESStrawberries ........ June 7th to July 1stRed Tart Cherries .... July 1st to August 1st (We have a pitting machine)Sweet Cherries ...... July 1st to July 20th (usually pre-picked only)Red Raspberries ..... July 5th to August 1stBlueberries ......... July 10th to September 1stPaula Red .......... August 15th to September 1stRed Cortand ........... August 20th to September 5thFall Red Raspberries .. August 1st to October 15thBlue Stanley Plums ... September 5th to September 15thMacIntosh .......... September 5th to October 1stHoneycrisp.......... September 10th to October 1stJonagold ........... September 25th to October 15thEmpire ............. September 25th to October 10thRed Delicious ....... September 25th to October 25thJonathon ........... September 25th to October 10thGolden Delicious ..... September 25th to October 31stNorthern Spy ......... October 1st to October 25thIda Red ............ October 1st to October 25thMutsu ............. October 1st to October 25th.
Macomb County
Blake Farms Orchard and Cider Mill - apples, asparagus, blackberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), rhubarb, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, trike track, pedal kart track, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005. Phone: (586) 784-5343. Email: info@blakefarms.com. Open: MID JUNE THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER from 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Blake Farms Orchard and Cider Mill Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM)Blake's Big Apple, located in Armada, Michigan offers everything for the family. You can get our award winning cider and donuts prepared fresh daily, as well as pre-picked seasonal produce. You can also come out and pick our your own produce. We also carry our own line of jarred goods, like salsas, jams, jellies, pickled veggies and bbq sauces. During the fall we also have a variety of haunted attractions, like zombie paintball and haunted hayrides.Apple varieties: Empire, Jonathon, Japanese Rose, MacIntosh, Cortland, Gala. Also U-Pick tomatoes and Peppers: Jalapenos, Pablanos, Bell peppers, Banana peppers, Raspberries, Plums, Bartlett Pears.Apple varieties: Empire, Jonathon, Early Fuji, Japanese Rose, Wolf River, Wealthy, Cortland, Gala. Vegetables: Green beans, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, and Lavender, Wild flowers. Peppers: Jalapenos, Pablanos, Bell peppers, Banana peppers, Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill LEARN MOREBlake's Big Apple LEARN MOREBlake's Almont Garden Center LEARN MORE (UPDATED: May 26, 2018)
Millers Big Red Orchard - apples, raspberries, pumpkins, farm animals inflatables, wedding venue, 4900 32 Mile Road, Washington, MI . Phone: (586) 752-7888. Email: bigredevents@theepicureangroup.com. Open: May 1 to Thanksgiving, 9 am to 8 pm, seven days a week. Directions: I-75 to N. Rochester Road, to 32 Mile Rd.; or M-53 to 32 Mile Road \(on 32 Mile Road between Rochester Road and Van Dyke.\) U-pick: apples. Also available, peaches, fresh produce, plums, grapes and many more. Fall group tours; educational fun for all ages. . Click here for a map and directions. Millers Big Red Orchard Facebook page. I-75 to N. Rochester Road, to 32 Mile Rd.; or M-53 to 32 Mile Road (on 32 Mile Road between Rochester Road and Van Dyke.) U-pick: apples. Also available, peaches, fresh produce, plums, grapes and many more. Fall group tours; educational fun for all ages. Miller's Big Red Barn facebook page. Bakery and Country Store offers lots and lots of homestyle pies, breads, donuts, butters, jams & jellies. Free petting farm. Cider Mill. Greehouses; full of bedding plants and Fall mums. We ARE though still one of the only farms around that still MAKES & BAKES OUR OWN PIES from SCRATCH! YUM!!! Big Red has 90 acres to host your wedding, family reunion, graduation party, company picnic, and fundraiser 5K run. From an intimate gathering of 40 to an outdoor picnic of 500, our Epicurean Catering Events Team will take care of the details for your day so you can be a Guest and enjoy! U-pick Apple orchard with a Cider mill, Bakery: doughnuts, pies.Petting Farm, Bounce-house and children's attractions, a farm market with seasonal fresh produce and Made in Michigan goods, Hard-cider tasting room, Hydroponic farming and Aquaponic farming. Big Red now offers year-round events and catering, in addition to an onsite Smokehouse and Restaurant. (UPDATED: June 19, 2018)
Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill - apples, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, farmstand, farm market 2961 W. 32 Mile, Romeo, MI 48065. Phone: 586-752-2453. Email: rross123@comcast.net. Open: Daily September through December 31st from 9 am to 6 pm; then January through March on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: Located on 32 mile between Van Dyke\(M53\) and Rochester Road North side of road;. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Located on 32 mile between Van Dyke(M53) and Rochester Road North side of road; Fax: 586-752-3976. . Crops are usually available in January, February, March, September, October, November, December. Come enjoy our fresh apple cider pressed from our own mill, along with hot, delicious donuts made in our Donut House, at our picnic area while the kids play on the straw bales! No admission fee! On a busy fall weekend you can pick your own apples, pumpkins and raspberries (red, yellow & black) or purchase them pre-picked in our Salesroom. In our Salesroom we also offer apples, hand made pies and caramel apples, pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, and many other great products!
Monroe County
Erie Orchards Cider - blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and raspberries, corn maze, hayrides, apple cider 1235 Erie Road, Erie, MI 48133. Phone: (734) 848-4518. Email: SElzinga@ErieOrchards.com. Open: July- December . Directions: Located 10 miles S of Monroe and 5 miles N of Toledo. Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Weekend special events in September & Oct. School tours May- December . Farm market has fresh donuts & fritters daily, daily, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 pmI-75 S to Exit 5, Erie Road. Then W 3 miles to orchard. . Note: the u-pick closes a 1/2 hour before the store closes each evening. Call for picking info. At the Orchard, you can.. Visit our Animal Center, Play in our Straw Play Zone, Have fun at our Children Play Zone, Walk our Corn Maze, Join us for an Evening hay ride, Have a party at our place, Shop at our main store, Join us for Family Fun Night, Pick some apples, Join us for a Weekend Event, Bring your group for a Tour, Visit our Crafter area.
Gaskill Family Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, asparagus, beets, blackberries, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplants, melons, onions, other berries, pears, peppers, raspberries (red), 12433 Crowe Rd, Milan, MI 48160. Phone: 734-439-1225. Email: gaskillfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: Directions: From US 23 North: take exit 22 Cone Road and turn right west. Directions: From US 23 North: take exit 22 Cone Road and turn right \(west\). Immediately turn right \(north\) onto Crowe Road. From US 23 South: Take exit 22 \(Cone Road\) turn left \(north\) onto Ann Arbor Road. At stop sign, turn left \(west\) onto Cone Road. Cross the overpass and turn right \(north\) onto Crowe Road. Once on Crowe, we are the 3rd house on the left \(west\) after you cross the railroad tracks \(approximately 1 mile\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Gaskill Family Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 734-260-2998 From US 23 North: take exit 22 Cone Road and turn right (west). Immediately turn right (north) onto Crowe Road. From US 23 South: Take exit 22 (Cone Road) turn left (north) onto Ann Arbor Road. At stop sign, turn left (west) onto Cone Road. Cross the overpass and turn right (north) onto Crowe Road. Once on Crowe, we are the 3rd house on the left (west) after you cross the railroad tracks (approximately 1 mile)Strawberries (starting 2017) mid June to early July; Raspberries about 1 to 2 weeks after strawberries start until late Fall; vegetables all summer and into Fall (June to October); Apples/Pears September to late OctoberWe use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card. Updated June 2016. is a small farm growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. In a normal year we will start out picking strawberries for the farmers markets followed about mid June with summer red raspberries then blackberries, fall red raspberries, apples and pumpkins. Our growing method is conventional with a great deal of effort put on Integrated Pest Management. We work with nature every where we can, from seeding down hard to plant areas to a vegetation that will attract beneficial insects to growing a combination of clover and grasses between rows of raspberries, not only make it easier for our customers to walk, but to supply some of the nitrogen the raspberries need to grow. (UPDATED: June 24, 2016) (ADDED: June 22, 2015)
Oakland County
Middleton Berry Farm - strawberries, fall raspberries, tomatoes and pumpkins 4790 Oakwood Road, Ortonville, MI 48462. Phone: 248-831-1004. Open: Call for picking days and times. Directions: 5 miles east of Ortonville between M-15 and M-24. From I-75 take Exit 84 \(Baldwin Rd.\). Go north on Baldwin Rd 10 miles to Oakwood Road, turn left. Farm is one mile on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit cards. . E 5 miles east of Ortonville between M-15 and M-24. From I-75 take Exit 84 (Baldwin Rd.). Go north on Baldwin Rd 10 miles to Oakwood Road, turn left. Farm is one mile on the leftCrops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October(UPDATED: September 25, 2016, JBS)
Washtenaw County
Berry Hill Farm - blackberries, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (Spring, black), Honey from hives on the farm 12835 North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. Phone: 734 475 1516. Email: jljedele@yahoo.com. Open: mid - August through October: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm; Call ahead or check on Facebook to varify picking conditions. Directions: Located northwest of Ann Arbor. 12 miles west of US23 \(n. territorial road exit\) and 3.5 miles west of Dexter-Pinckney road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Located northwest of Ann Arbor. 12 miles west of US23 (n. territorial road exit) and 3.5 miles west of Dexter-Pinckney roadSpring black raspberries start late June; Call for information; Also, check our Facebook page for other items we might offerOur berries are raise on trellised groomed rows. We follow Integrated Pest Management practices and our goal is healthy clean fruit. Parking is free. (UPDATED: September 25, 2016, JBS)
Slow Farm - Certified Organic, asparagus, herbs/spices, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, school tours, farmstand 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone: (917) 837-0975. Email: slowfarmandfriends@gmail.com. Open: Friday to Sunday, from 10am to 5pm, October 1 to October 31. Directions: From M-14 West: - Take Whitmore Lake Road Exit \(Exit 4\) - Turn right on Whitmore Lake Road - Continue north on Whitmore Lake Road , approximately 2 miles - Slow Farm is on the left. Look for field with a campermarket stand and a deer fence. - 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Slow Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom M-14 West: - Take Whitmore Lake Road Exit (Exit 4) - Turn right on Whitmore Lake Road - Continue north on Whitmore Lake Road , approximately 2 miles - is on the left. Look for field with a camper/market stand and a deer fence. - 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105Asparagus season: May to June; Strawberry season: June; Flower season: June or July to October; Tomato season: August to September; Pumpkin and Squash season: September to November;. We are certified organic for all crops! is certified organic by OEFFA since June 2018. We practice collaborative agroecology and welcome visitors during our open hours. (ADDED: October 09, 2018)
Tantre Farm - Uses natural growing practices, raspberries (Autumn, black), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties 5700 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Phone: (734) 475-4323. Email: info@tantrefarm.com. Open: Wednesday 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: We are at the corner of Zeeb Road and Scio Church Road, look for the large timber frame structure. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. Tantre Farm Facebook page. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicOn our 115-acre farm there are about 40 acres of vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruits, and mushrooms. Please contact us by email to schedule farm visits or buy produce in advance. Thank you for your understanding. (UPDATED: July 15, 2021) ( ADDED: May 18, 2021)
Wasem Fruit Farm - apples, red raspberries, pumpkins, black currants and gooseberries 6580 Judd Road, Milan, MI 48160. Phone: (734) 482-2342. Open: during tart cherry season approx. Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick tart cherries beginning about July 1. U-pick and already picked apples beginning about September 10. Apple cider, donuts, pumpkins, squash, plums and farm market. Pre-arranged school tours (September 15-October 31)during tart cherry season (approx. July 1-20), 9 am to 6 pm, everyday. Then open again approx. September 10-October 31, 9 am to 6 pm, everyday. Reduced hours November 1Exit US-23 at Willis Road (Exit 31), go E 3 miles to Pitman Road, S 1 mile to Judd Road, left to 6580 Judd Road. Or exit I-94 at Rawsonville Road (Exit 187). Go S 4-1/2 miles to Willis Road, W 4-1/2 miles to Pitman Road, S 1 mile to Judd Road, left to 6580 Judd Rd. Comments from a visitor on September 04, 2008: "Hi. I just wanted to let you know that in Milan, Michigan is a place to pick black currants and gooseberries in July. This is just about the only place I've found that has these. "
Wayne County
Bird's Big Punk'ns - Pumpkins, Pick your own Red Raspberries, 16750 Hannan, Romulus, MI 48174. Phone: 734-941-1037. Open: September and October, Daily from 10 am til dark. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 734-673-5150 Comments from a visitor on September 17, 2009: "They are family friendly, happy to let the children pick berries along with you. And the pumpkins make great photo ops! They cannot be found on any other website, but we've picked berries 3 years in a row and they make great jam! And they specialize in "Monster" pumpkins. Pumpkins in all different sizes, some HUGE and different colors. "
Raspberry
Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or a late summer and Fall
crop.
In
the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in
the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that
come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.
And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up
to Canada, if you are interested in
Thimbleberries, see this
page.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large
turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave
early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for raspberries, but they
may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to
bring
containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping raspberries more than
5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries.
Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large
pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one
at right.
Bring
something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up
a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs
usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it
has been rainy.
Tips on how to pick raspberries
Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you
want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is
helpful.
A ripe raspberry is deep color with a
plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The
center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many
colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of
whichever it is.
Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. Reach in between the stems to
grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the
plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the
other.
Repeat these
operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill
your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection
containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too
deep they will crush each other.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary.
It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car
trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking.
When you get home
DON'T
wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing
makes them more prone to spoiling.
DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in
the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the
container.
Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason
the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with
fungicides!
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting
berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain
them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away)
raspberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but
refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34
F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the raspberries (while
they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a
refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible
after purchase
Raspberries are a very healthy food;
packed with anthocyanins!
Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre,
lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and
calcium.
The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not
ripen once picked.
Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as
blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
60-70 pints of fruits can be
harvested from 100 feet row. Raspberries can be harvested from early
summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
The United States is the world's third-largest
producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
Production occurs across
much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California,
Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red
raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States
has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart
equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries quickly
mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the
refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just
wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much
air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this!
The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.