When is the blueberry picking season? Introducing the popular all-you-can-eat plan!
This time, blueberry picking the time of About.
Speaking of blueberries, there is an image of foreign production.
But actually
There are areas in Japan where you can pick blueberries.
Did you know that
Easy to harvest
Blueberry picking is full of charm.
Introducing the popular blueberry picking experience at Activity Japan
To do.
Let's enjoy blueberry picking by referring to the article.
When is the blueberry picking season?
Blueberry picking season teeth, Depending on the region, species and climate, usually from June to September is.
Blueberry strain
teeth,
Roughly divided into
high bush
"and"
Rabbit eye system
” two
.
"High bush system" has "
northern high bush
"and"
Southern high bush
"It is included.
moreover, Various types of cultivars for each strain there is.
Below, Detailed introduction of the characteristics, main varieties, production areas and harvest times of "Highbush", "Rabbiteye", "Northern Highbush" and "Southern Highbush". I will.
high bush
- Features: Low acidity and easy to eat
- Main varieties: O'Neal, Jewel, Sharp Blue, etc.
- Main production areas in Japan: Almost all of Japan
- Harvest time/season: Early June to mid-July
northern high bush
- Characteristics: The fruit is large and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness. The skin is thin and the seeds are small, so it is easy to eat.
- Major Varieties: Blu-ray, Legacy, Duke, etc.
- Main production areas in Japan: Hokkaido to Tohoku region
- Harvest time/season: Early June to mid-July
Southern high bush
- Characteristics: Good balance of acidity and sweetness, stronger sweetness than northern highbush
- Main varieties: O'Neal, Jewel, Sharp Blue, etc.
- Main production areas in Japan: south of the Tohoku region
- Harvest time/season: Early June to mid-July
Rabbit eye system
- Characteristics: Higher sugar content than highbush
- Major varieties: Alapaha, Claywer, Titan, etc.
- Main production areas in Japan: south of the Tohoku region
- Harvest time/season: Early July to late August
How to identify delicious blueberries
- The fruit is large and plump
- White powder called bloom (fruit powder) is attached to the surface
- Deep bluish-purple to the base of the stem
- Something with tension (avoid blueberries with wrinkles)
Choose blueberries that are large and plump.
Evidence that bigger is more ripe
is.
Blueberries beginning to ripen
a white powder called bloom
adheres.
Bloom is self-secreted and has a function to prevent drying.
The more blooms there are, the more delicious it tastes, which is proof of its freshness.
is.
blueberries are
blue-purple when ripe
become,
The darker the color, the sweeter it is.
.
Further ripening turns bluish-purple to the base of the stem.
Become.
vice versa
Reddish-purple blueberries are immature
Therefore, it is not suitable for harvesting.
again
Choose firm blueberries
.
Wrinkled blueberries may be less fresh.
blueberry picking tips
- Choose blueberries that are easy to pick from the stalk
- Avoid fruits that cannot be easily removed from the fruit axis
- Do not force the harvest as it will damage the trees.
Ripe blueberries are Easy to harvest by pinching and twisting .
Conversely, blueberries that are not easy to harvest are proof that they are not yet ripe.
Because it can cause damage to trees,
Avoid forcibly picking blueberries
.
National popular blueberry picking experience
Introducing the popular blueberry picking experience in Ranking at Activity Japan To do.
blueberry picking,
Akita
from
Wakayama
,
Kagoshima
to,
You can experience it all over the country
.
especially,
Kanagawa
・
Atsugi
The farm in
Tokyo
It is recommended because it is close to and easy to access.
Wakayama·
Hainan
can experience in
Ripe blueberry picking
is rare.
We are particular about cultivating them, such as using as little pesticides as possible so that they can be eaten raw.
Blueberry picking experience
All-you-can-eat plan, plan with souvenirs
etc.
.
If you have a lot of plans, blueberry picking will be even more fun.
Find your favorite plan and go blueberry picking.
All-you-can-eat blueberry picking in Atsugi Iiyama for 60 minutes! You can freely eat and compare in the garden where about 1800 blueberry trees spread. We are giving away a take-out pack to customers over elementary school age♪ You can also interact with the goats on the farm!
[Kagoshima/ Akune] Blueberry picking by weight plan
Experience picking blueberries, which are popular for beauty and health promotion, and are packed with the blessings of the sun in the southern land of Kagoshima! This is a plan that allows you to experience harvesting (picking experience) by yourself and purchase after weighing.
[Blueberry picking] ●It is immediately after exiting the tunnel in the west after getting off the Hanwa Expressway Hirokawa IC. ●You can enjoy it not only for families with children, but also for elderly people. ●It is also recommended for a couple's date. ●Taste more than 10 varieties and compare them, all with different tastes. - If you find something you like, put it in a special pack
All-you-can-eat blueberries for 1 hour and souvenirs included♪ You can experience the fun of picking blueberries yourself in an open farm, the deliciousness of fresh blueberries, and the joy of seeing the smiles of children. In addition to the blueberry experience, this open farm offers various crop harvesting experiences depending on the season, such as corn field weeding experience (agricultural work experience) and bamboo shoots digging experience. ground planting bush
[Akita/Daisen] Blueberry picking & all-you-can-eat
It is a blueberry picking plan that you can enjoy from the end of June to the beginning of August.
[Gunma/ Numata] A jewel of the plateau! All-you-can-eat blueberry picking
Blueberry picking at Harada Farm for the whole family to enjoy! There is no age limit, so the whole family can enjoy picking blueberries, from children to the elderly. We cultivate varieties that are resistant to diseases and pests so that they are not only delicious but also safe to eat as they are. Please enjoy the flesh of freshly picked fresh blueberries with your mouth full.
Instagrammable! Welcome to Pico Blueberry Farm! In our garden, about 1,000 blueberries, 70 varieties, blackberries, raspberries, etc. are selected in the nature surrounded by mountains, and large varieties that are delicious and easy to pick are carefully grown one by one. The size and taste vary depending on the type. Look for oversized blueberries too! Large grains by all means
You can enjoy the rich flavor of ripe blueberries cultivated outdoors in the wind. Even small children can enjoy picking them by themselves. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① We will guide you on how to receive and pick. 5 minutes ②Picking at the blueberry farm (30 minutes to 1 hour) 60 minutes ③You can take the picked blueberries home. (Paid per 100g)
[Gifu/ Ena] Unlimited time and all-you-can-eat! Blueberry picking experience
Unlimited time! all you can eat! Free to bring in food and drink! Very popular with customers with children in the Nagoya area! About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Nagoya. At the foot of Sakaori Rice Terraces, one of Japan's top 100 terraced rice fields, the blueberry farm "Sato Farm" is popular for its homely feel.
[Gifu/ Ena] Unlimited time! All-you-can-eat blueberry picking
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
All-you-can-eat blueberry picking with no time limit. You can enjoy about 60 kinds and about 1,000 blueberries. Harvest time varies depending on the variety from early June to early September. Depending on when you visit, you can enjoy blueberries of different sizes and flavors.
Enjoy blueberry picking!
This time, Introducing the recommended plan when you can experience blueberry picking Did.
Easy-to-pick blueberry picking
teeth,
Everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy
.
After harvesting blueberries
no need to peel
so
The nice point is that you can eat it right away.
is.
The fresh blueberries you eat on the spot while feeling the nature have a special taste.
Find a place near you where you can experience picking blueberries and give it a try.
*The information in this article is current as of April 2023.
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