U-Pick Blueberries

Visiting a berry picking farm is a fun way to spend time with family and friends, all while getting your hands on some delicious fruit grown right here at Rulfs!

Blueberries

The season of pick your own blueberries starts around late July and lasts as long as the berries do, usually into August. U pick blueberry season is short, so bear this in mind when planning a visit to us.

With this in mind, we advise coming to our berry fields as soon you can after we announce they are open. Not sure how to find out? It’s always best to check here, our Facebook page, or give us a call in the store to get the latest news on availability and conditions.
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How to u-pick blueberries at Rulfs

We advise coming to our berry fields as soon you can after we announce they are open. Not sure how to find out? If in doubt it’s always best to check here, our Facebook page, or give us a call in the store to get the latest news on availability and conditions.

Please respect the Rulfs property, our employees, and the rules for u-pick - we want everyone to enjoy their berry picking experience with us! ‍

Note: To protect the integrity of the food we grow, please leave your dogs at home when planning to berry pick at Rulfs.‍

Please drive down to the blueberry u-pick fields, park and check in at the trailer. Fields are open 7am-5pm daily.

For the 2024 season, starting Monday 8/12-Friday 8/16, fields will be staffed 7 am to 12 pm. Afternoon pickers must check in at store and then again to pay. Fields will not be staffed after 8/16/24.

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You are welcome to bring your own containers this year!

Please respect the Rulfs property, our employees, and the rules for u-pick - we want everyone to enjoy their berry picking experience with us and stay safe!‍

Price

Pick your own blueberries are $5.50 per lb.‍
Fresh in store blueberries are $7.00 per pint. 

Blueberry picking tips

1. Look for plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color (a berry with a hint of red isn't fully ripened, and white/green colored blueberries will not ripen after being picked).
2. Blueberries hang in bunches like grapes do. Hold your container under them and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and rub them gently with your fingers. Ripe berries will drop into your container while unripe ones will stay attached to the bush!
   

Storage tips

1. Do not place freshly picked berries in a closed bag or container - especially if they are still warm from the sun. Leave the container open on your journey home so moisture doesn't form on the berries.
2. Do not wash berries until just before using them. They will become mushy quickly if washed and left!
3. Chill berries to increase their shelf life. Store in the refrigerator as soon as possible (without washing them) in a covered bowl or container. Freshly-picked blueberries can keep 10 to 14 days if refrigerated.
4. Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed in cold water and drained just before using or serving.