It’s u-pick blueberry season once again. Several different varieties of blueberries are growing in the fields and Hernando County’s blueberry farms are just bursting with flavor.
U-pick is a fun and educational adventure the whole family will enjoy.
We put together a list of Blueberry U-Pick Farms for you to visit. Please visit their websites for picking days and hours.
Margo’s Blueberry Farm | 15056 Eckerley Drive, Weeki Wachee, FL | (352) 596-0439
May 2016 | Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am until 5:00pm | http://margosblueberryfarm.com/
Butch’s Blueberries | 5361 White Road Brooksville, FL | (352) 238-3060 (Butch)
May 2016 | Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays 9 am to 6 pm | http://butchsblueberries.webs.com/
Spring Lake Blueberry Farm | Spring Lake Blueberry Farm, Powell Road, Brooksville, FL | 352-754-1700 May 2016 | Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays. 8:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
Brooksville Ridge Blueberries | 1172 Hancock Lake Road, Brooksville, FL | May 2016 | Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 Hours: 9 am to 6 pm http://www.brooksvilleblueberries.com/index.html
Ergle Farm | 3325 Treiman Boulevard | Ridge Manor, FL |352-346-2745 | Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15th 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM | http://www.ergletrees.com/
So it’s the perfect time to get prepared for next year’s Festival in Downtown Brooksville, so start yer pickin’!
Here’s a great website about Blueberries and some delicious recipes! http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/
Do you have a blueberry recipe you would like to share… email us at editor@hernandosun.com
* Please call the number to confirm dates and times.