It’s blueberry season. Here’s where you can pick your own in the Triangle
When we’re talking berries in North Carolina, it’s strawberries in the spring and blueberries in the summer. That means we’re in the middle of blueberry season right now, so the time is right to get our fill.
You can get NC-grown blueberries in many grocery stores during the summer months, or at the local farmers markets. But you can also pick them straight from the bush. (And unlike strawberries, you don’t have to bend over to get them!)
Pick-your-own — sometimes called U-Pick — blueberry farms are scattered around the state, including in the Triangle. To help you plan your blueberry-picking adventures this summer, we’ve compiled a list of some farms in the area, divided by location.
Ready to pick some blueberries? Let’s get started.
Note: Blueberry season in North Carolina typically begins at the beginning of June (sometimes late May), but can vary by the weather each year brings, as well as by the individual farm. We recommend checking with each farm before you head out, either by calling or checking their website or social media, to get up-to-date hours for this year’s blueberry season and other information for picking.
(Did we miss any U-Pick blueberry farms in the Triangle? Let us know by emailing ask@newsobserver.com.)
U-Pick Blueberry Farms in Hillsborough, Orange County
▪ Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm: Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm’s sister businesses are Botanist and Barrel and Persimmon Hill Farm u-pick flowers. Where: 105 Persimmon Hill Ln., Cedar Grove Info: cedargroveblueberry.com
▪ Hawk Hill Berry Farm: U-pick berries are $4.50 per court, per the farm’s website. Where: 3009 Hawk Hill Farm Rd., Mebane Info: hawkhillberryfarm.com
▪ Minka Farm: Check their website for some tips on freezing your blueberries so they last all year. Where: 120 Minka Farm Ln., Efland Info: minkafarm.com
▪ Eno River Farm: Berries are priced at $3.95 per pound, per the farm’s website. Where: 2127 St. Marys Rd., Hillsborough Info: enoriverfarms.com
U-Pick Blueberry Farms in Durham
▪ Herndon Hills Farm: Bring your own berry-style bucket for $1 off, the website says. Where: 7110 Massey Chapel Rd., Durham Info: herndonhillsfarm.com
▪ Tailgate Farm: Their website says there are 12 different varieties to pick. Where: 2610 Olive Branch Rd., Durham Info: tailgatefarmnc.com
U-Pick Blueberry Farms in Pittsboro, Chatham County
▪ Busy Bee Farm: The farm’s Facebook page shows that the U-Pick season has begun. Where: 1092 Dewitt Smith Rd, Pittsboro Info: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057479079024
▪ Farrells Creek Farm: Blueberries are $7 per pint, $14 per quart and $30 per gallon, per the website. Where: 1970 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex Info: farrellscreekfarm.com
U-Pick Blueberry Farms in Johnston, Harnett County
▪ Creekside Farm: Products from this Johnston County farm can be found at the Clayton Farm & Community Market, the website says. Where: 300 Pine Tree Rd., Selma Info: creeksidefarmberries.com
▪ Ronnie’s Berry Farm: Berries are $4 per pound, the website says. Where: 18409 NC HWY 210, Angier Info: ronniesberryfarm.com
▪ Dr. Young’s Pond Berry Farm: This berry farm has been in operation since 1988. Where: 10865 NC-210, Angier Info: dryoungspondberryfarm.com
▪ Rabbit Ridge Nursery and Berry Farm: And pre-picked blueberry pints are buy one, get one 50% off, the website says. Where: 125 Lisa St., Coats Info: rabbitridgeberryfarm.com
Reporter Korie Dean contributed to this report.
This story was originally published June 24, 2022 at 9:05 AM with the headline "It’s blueberry season. Here’s where you can pick your own in the Triangle."
