We’ve Got the Scoop on Blueberry Picking near Kalamazoo
As the weather warms up, fresh fruit becomes abundant in Southwest Michigan and many families head out to u-pick farms in the area.
Blueberry farms in Michigan enjoy a more extended picking season: whether you need a Fourth of July pie or blueberry cheesecake for an August barbecue, you’ve got plenty of options in SWMI.
Starting in early July or late June through August (and sometimes into September), you can pick these beautiful berries to eat at once or freeze them for a future sweet treat.
Read on for over a dozen locations for blueberry picking near Kalamazoo:
In this Guide
Blueberry Picking Intel
AVAILABILITY
Look for blueberries to start in early July near Kalamazoo. The blueberry season typically runs well into August.
PICKING/STORAGE
The best blueberries are light gray-blue in color (any red = not fully ripe). When finished picking the blueberry bushes, leave your container open until you get home to prevent moisture from settling inside.
Once home, refrigerate them unwashed, in a sealed container.
CAN I FREEZE THEM?
Absolutely. Freeze in a single layer, unwashed.
FAVORITE RECIPE: Blueberry Crumble Bars
Featured Blueberry Farm
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Third-generation family-owned and operated since 1951.
Offering u-pick fruit:
Summer
• Tart cherries
• Blueberries
Fall
• Apples
• Grapes
We raise Bluecrop and Jersey blueberries.
Please check our website, Facebook, or call to confirm produce availability.
We are here to happily serve you with fresh country air and family time. Picking fruit together is a natural way to ensure your family creates delicious family memories that will last a lifetime.
Offering u-pick fruit:
Summer
• Tart cherries
• Blueberries
Fall
• Apples
• Grapes
We raise Bluecrop and Jersey blueberries.
Please check our website, Facebook, or call to confirm produce availability.
We are here to happily serve you with fresh country air and family time. Picking fruit together is a natural way to ensure your family creates delicious family memories that will last a lifetime.
Directory: Blueberry Picking in SWMI
| What You’ll Find | |
|---|---|
| Adams Organic Blueberry Farms 69676 County Rd 376 Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 214-0873 | U-pick and already picked conventional & organic blueberries Also: maple syrup is made on-site Farming Practices: Organic |
| Berry Brothers Retail 37146 30TH St Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-3871 | U-pick blueberries Also: ice cream, smoothies, and grilled blueberry bratwursts |
| Bill’s Blueberries on Campground Road 2000 Campground Rd Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3205 | U-pick blueberries |
| Brookside Farms Fritz’s Blueberries 34448 44th Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 | U-pick and already-picked blueberries Already picked from Ketchum Family Strawberries |
| Brookside Farms Fritz’s Blueberries 1475 116th Ave Otsego, MI 49078 | U-pick and already picked blueberries Also: Already picked from Ketchum Family Strawberries U-pick raspberries U-pick apples |
| Bumbleberry Acres 6785 Baseline Rd South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-4824 | U-pick blueberries Also: pumpkins in the fall and other fresh produce |
| Corey Lake Orchards 12147 Corey Lake Rd Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 244-5690 | U-pick blueberries are typically available in July. Quantities are limited, as the field is small. Check their website for updates. Also: U-pick strawberries by reservation |
| Cotant’s Farm Market 2500 S M-37 Hwy Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-4180 | U-pick blueberries Also: U-pick strawberries U-pick apples Plus vegetables, jams/jellies and salsas/relishes and plants |
| What You’ll Find | |
|---|---|
| DeGrandchamp’s Blueberry Farm 76241 14TH AVE South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-3915 | U-pick blueberries Also: U-pick cranberries Plus baked goods, jams, syrup, fresh fudge, ice cream and other produce |
| Earth First Farms Organic Growers 3835 Pier Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 815-3370 | U-pick certified transitional blueberries Also: U-pick certified organic strawberries U-pick certified organic apples Farming Practices: Certified organic fruit |
| Mitchell’s Blueberries 19230 CR-681 Grand Junction, MI 49056 (269) 350-3177 | U-pick organic blueberries Farming Practices: Organic |
| Pleasant Hill Farm 5859 124TH Ave Fennville, MI 49408 (269) 561-2850 | U-pick organic blueberries and frozen blueberries Farming Practices: Organic |
| Schultz Fruitridge Farms, Inc. 60139 C.R. 652 Mattawan, MI 49071 (269) 668-3724 | Already picked strawberries Also: U-pick blueberries U-pick apples U-pick grapes U-pick tart cherries, already picked sweet cherries Already picked pumpkins |
| Sterling Acres Blueberry Farm 6265 East QR Ave Scotts, MI 49088 (269) 207-7066 | U-pick blueberries |
Fruit Picking Tips
Whether you’re a novice or a veteran of fruit gathering, we’ve put together some tips to maximize your fruit picking experience.
Fruit Picking Do’s:
Do call ahead: Farms will get “overpicked” for the day. Plan to go early and confirm availability via phone or Facebook before leaving.
Do bring cash: Call ahead to confirm, but many farms do not accept credit cards or checks.
Do have a container strategy: Find out if you need to bring your own containers for picking (some farms provide them). You may also need something to transport your fruit home.
Fruit Picking Don’ts:
Don’t forget sun protection: Fruit fields provide very little cover or shade. Bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Don’t eat without asking: Some farms may allow sampling while picking, while others may not. Be sure to confirm their policies before any family members use the fruit fields as a buffet.
Don’t pack your fruit too deep: Strawberries and raspberries in particular bruise easily. If you stack too many layers while picking, you risk damaging the lower tiers.
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