July is National Blueberry Month! Blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants. One cup of blueberries has just 80 calories, no fat and provides 25% of the daily requirement for Vitamin C. Georgia is among the top five blueberry producing states in the U.S.
Keep your blueberries fresh and tasty by doing the following
- Blueberries should be refrigerated as soon as you bring them home, either in their original pack or in a storage container.
- Don’t wash berries right away; wait until you’re ready to eat them.
- Consume blueberries within 10 days of purchase.
- When blueberries are in season, stock up! You can freeze them and enjoy year-round.
For more information about this important state crop, visit georgiablueberries.org.
Pick Your Own
There are many “pick your own” produce farms in Georgia. For blueberries, try Whitley Farms, 917 Bob Smith Rd., Sharpsburg, GA 30277. Picking hours are Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.