Berry Excited Series - Blackberries!

Written By Amanda Stanton

Up next on our Berry Excited Series, none other than the blackberry! While blackberries may not be as popular as strawberries and blueberries, these berries are another delicious option that are harvested in the months of June and July. 

Fun Facts!

Reviewed from PickYourOwn.org, here are some super fun facts about blackberries that will get you excited for the season ahead!

  • Blackberries are packed with anthocyanins and known to be a very healthy food!

  • They are also known as “black caps!”

  • 1 cup of blackberries is about 62 calories (states the USDA)

  • Unripe berries will not ripen after being picked (so remember to pick plump, firm, full blackberries!)

  • The ancient Greeks believed that blackberries could cure diseases of the mouth and throat as well as prevent ailments like gout.

  • Blackberry leaves were once used as an early hair dye.

  • Blackberries typically only last a couple of days in the refrigerator and will quickly mold when left at room temperature → so eat them quickly!

  • Blackberries can last for months if you freeze them! - Just wash, cut the hulls, and put them into a ziplock bag (with as much air removed as possible!)


Where Can I Pick Blackberries?! 

Interested in picking some blackberries this summer, but not sure where to start? Here a list of some of the many farms here in CT that offer blackberry picking that would be a great activity for you and the family: 


Blackberry Festivals

Blackberry festivals aren’t as common as some of the other “berry” festivals in the state. However, don’t miss out on White Silo Farm & Winery’s annual Blackberry Festival coming to you this summer. Here are some of the details:

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