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Care
and Handling Tips
Fresh and Frozen Blueberries
When buying fresh blueberries, select firm, plump and
unblemished berries in dry, unstained containers. The
blueberries should be free of surface moisture, which
accelerates decay.
Color is the best indicator of blueberry maturity and
fully developed flavor. Blueberries should be deep purple-blue
to blue black, with a natural powdery bloom or fine snowy
white dust on the surface.
Shelf-life for blueberries is longer than other berries
– generally 10 days to two weeks from harvest.
Storage & Thawing Tips:
• Arrange unwashed blueberries in a
shallow container.
• Cover blueberries while storing.
• Wash blueberries just prior to use.
• Blueberries should be thawed under refrigerated
conditions to ensure an
optimal defrost.
• Never re-freeze thawed fruit. Properly thawed,
cultivated blueberries will maintain their original
freshness.
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In
the Field:
Bloom Period
Late April to Late May
Fruit Development
June and July
Harvest
July to September
Post-Harvest Growth
September to mid-October |
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