Picking Blueberries in Maine
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www.theheartofnewengland.com/backporch-MaineBlueberries
www.visit-maine.com/state/pick-your-own-farms
www.meliving.com/wildblueberries/
thesunriseguide.com/pick-your-own-fruit
Maine blueberries have been appreciated for many, many years. The Native Americans would dry them for the winter months. They were discovered to have healing powers that remedied morning sickness, headaches and coughs.
The first time blueberries were commercially harvested was during the Civil War, and the berries were sent to the Union soldiers.
Since that time we have discovered that blueberries are high in antioxidants, they lower cholesterol, lower the risk of getting hypertension, improved memory, and they help fight against colon cancer according to Margaret Nearing, author of 5 Health Benefits of Blueberries. Maine produces over 90% of the wild blueberry crops in the United States, or greater than 30 million pounds.
Wild blueberries are smaller than the cultivated kind. They tend to have a more intense flavor than the cultivated ones. They are also a lowbush and the cultivated ones are a highbush, these are hybrids and are grown successfully throughout the United States and other areas of the World as well.
The wild blueberry bush has a 2 year cycle, they produce berries one year, take a break next year, which allows the plant to rejuvenate itself.
August is harvest season, and it is no easy task. A special rake was designed by a Maine farmer by the name of Abijah Tabbutt over a 100 years ago. This rake has undergone some minor variations but it is essentially the same hand tool as when first designed. Some wild blueberry farms provide these to their patrons.
Blueberries are also a favorite of the Black Bear, and they will come back to the same field each year for harvesting. My dog loves blueberries! I rescued Fiddles, and when I took her with me blueberry picking, she would wander, and I would reel her in, and she'd come back and look at me, as if to say "where is my treat?", and then she would smell the blueberries and start munching, she ate quite a few, and now she begs when they come out of the freezer.
ACTON
Blueberry Hill Farm
231 Blueberry Hill Road
(207) 457-1151
Highbush berries. No rake needed
Kelly Orchards
82 Sanborn Road
(207) 636-1601
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Crops are grown using integrated pest management (IPM)
ALBION
Bessey Ridge Farm
359 Bessey Ridge Road
(207) 509-0414
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Alfred
Notre Dame Institute
Rte 202 between Alfred & Waterboro
(207) 324-2983
Apple orchard run by Gile Family Farm. Most varieties of apples available.
Also, PYO blueberries in season. Open Labor Day to October 15th all week, 9
am to 5 pm; Blueberries mid July through August.
ARUNDEL
Dragonfly Meadow Blueberry Farm
16 West Lane
(207) 985-7884
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The owner says her blueberries are “organically grown” and that she has never used a chemical pesticide in more than 20 years of growing.
ATHENS
Sites Farm
98 Joaquin Road
(207) 654-2063
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BEDDINGTON
Beddington Ridge Farm
1951 State Highway 193
(207) 638-2664
Downeast Maine wild blueberries. Use sustainable farm production. Practices
BENEDICTA
Mac’s Best Produce
799 Benedicta Road
(207) 365-4486
Late June – Through October, Monday – Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
BOWDOIN
Card’s Fruit Farm
195 John Small Road
(207) 353-4789
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open the rest of the week from 8 am to 7 pm
BROOKSVILLE
Blue Sky Farm
508 Weir Cove Road (Cape Rosier)
(207) 326-9099
Certified organic saltwater blueberries
BUXTON
Estes Farm
158 Waterman Road (New entrance to farm)
(207) 929-5886
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Little River Flower Farm
160 Turkey Lane
(207) 929-3967
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Organic blueberries
CARIBOU
Circle B Farms
287 East Presque Isle Road
(207) 498-8238
Highbush berries. Integrated pest management
CHINA (South)
Wagner’s Maple Sugar House
448 Vassalboro Road
(207) 445-2214
Look for the big white flag out front and have a great time picking!
Clinton
Beaudoin’s Berry Farm
Beaudoin Road
(207) 426-8131
Top quality berries at a fair price. Follow signs to our fields. Call ahead for
condition and availability.
COLUMBIA
Blue Barrens Farm
2nd house on left on Pease Hill Road (coming from center of town)
(207) 625-3719
“Our nationally known preserves are available at the farm, together with fresh
fruits and vegetables, picked while you wait, or you can pick your own.
Late June through September, Wednesday -- Sunday from noon to 5 pm, or call
for appointment.
CORNISH
Pleasant View Blueberry Farm
2nd house on left on Pease Hill Road (coming from center of town)
(207) 625-3719
Our nationally known preserves are available at the farm, together with fresh
fruits and vegetables, picked while you wait, or you can pick your own.
Late June through September, Wednesday -- Sunday from noon to 5 pm, or call
for appointment.
East Franklin
Hog Bay Blueberries
291 Gray Road
(207) 878-8787
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MOFGA-certified organic berries
FALMOUTH
Winslow Farm
291 Gray Road
(207) 878-8787
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MOFGA-certified organic berries
FAYETTE
Steep Hill Farm
26 Clyde Wells Road
(207) 685-4155
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Highbush berries
FRANKLIN
Shalom Orchard
1.7 Miles from Rt 182 & Rte 200 N, on Eastbrook Rd
(207) 565-2312
GORHAM
Orchard Ridge Farm and Specialty Food Market
236 Sebago Lake Road
(207) 239-0442
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GREENFIELD
Alexander’s Wild Maine Blueberries
79 Alexander Way
(207) 570-7500
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Low bublueberries
GUERETTE
Hebert Farm
Route 161
Guerette, ME
207-834-5065
Highbush blueberries
HOLLIS
Joan & Brad’s Berry Farm
447 Deerwander Road
(207) 391-3115
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Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm, Call Ahead for Availability
Blueberries available starting July 12th. Cash only.
KINGSBURY PLANTATION
Perseverance Wild Blueberry Farm
Campbell Road & Preble Lane
(207) 314-3937 or (207) 745-4572
Not your usual Downeast Maine wild lowbush blueberries — they’re sour-tops. Great flavor! The blueberries are grown using Best Management Practices to minimize the use of pesticides.
LEBANON
Berry Best Farm
33 Colburn Way
(207) 457-1435
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Eleven different varieties that ripen at different times throughout the season.
LEVANT
Treworgy Orchards
3876 Union Street
(207) 884-8354
Available from mid-July to mid-August
LIMERICK
Libby & Son U-Picks
86 Sawyer Mountain Road
(207) 793-4749
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Acres and acres of highbush blueberries. We follow a strict Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
LIMINGTON
Doles Orchard
187 Doles Ridge Road
(207) 793-4409
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Make sure to check the Facebook page first!
LINCOLNVILLE
Sewall Orchard
259 Masalin Road
(207) 763-3956
“Our farm is a place that welcomes all living organisms. Therefore, we use no substances that are toxic or that kill.”
MADRID
Peace & Plenty Farm
East Madrid Road
(207) 639-5550
MECHANIC FALLS
Goss Berry Farm
311 Elm Street
(207) 346-6811
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NEW SHARON
Firth’s Fruit Farm
26 Intervale Road
(207) 778-3904
Unsprayed blueberries says the owner
ORLAND
Nancy Place Homestead
The driveway is at 1313 Bald Mountain Road, but the actual address is 50 Nancy Field Road
(207) 949-0880
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Customers should drive 5 mph through the shared driveway 1/4 mile to the check in. Please call ahead for weekday picking/raking. Weekends should be fine.
PATTEN
McNally’s Farm
31 Frenchville Road
(207) 528-2110
Please call ahead of time.
PHILLIPS
Peace and Plenty Farm
1232 Reeds Mill Road
(207) 639-5550
Lowbush wild organic blueberries to pick by hand, not with rakes.
READFIELD
R & L Berry Farm
22 Berry Road
(207) 685-4709
Highbush blueberries – easy to pick. Owner Leane Reed says the blueberries are awesome.
ROCKPORT
Pleasant Mountain Blueberries
25 Tolman Lane
(207) 236-6596
SACO
Ives Berry Farm
133 Flag Pond Road (just one-half mile from Route 1)
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Seven varieties of high bush berries. PYO or prepicked quarts as available. Check Facebook for hours.
SANFORD
Payeur’s Blueberry Farm
Otis Allen Road
(207) 324-3200
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Blueberries are nearly ready for picking. Check Facebook page for updates.
SEBAGO
Crabtree’s Blueberries
703 Bridgton Road
(207) 787-2730
It is going to be a very good picking season!
SKOWHEGAN
Screamin Mimi’s Perfect Pickins
364 West Front Street
(207) 474-2137
Owners says she doesn’t spray any poisons — goes the organic route. Over 10 varieties of highbush berries.
SOMERVILLE
Crummett Mountain Farm
305 Crummett Mountain Road
(207) 549-7314
MOFGA-certified organic wild blueberries.
SPRINGVALE
Rivard Farm
110 Blanchard Road
(207) 324-5566
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Enjoy the fruits of their labor!
STOCKTON SPRINGS
Staples Homestead
302 Old County Road
(207) 567-3393
Certified organic, usually ready about the first of August.
Stockton Springs / PortlanD
Staples Homestead
302 Old Country Road
(207) 567-3393
The Stewart’s Farm
416 Bangor Road ( Rte 1A) in Stockton Springs
(207) 567-3015
Pick your own or we'll pick them for you. We provide containers. Refreshments
on sale in the shop. Open August 1st until Labor Day from 8 am to sunset.
Restroom facilities available..
SWEDEN
Pietree Orchard
803 Waterford Road
(207) 647-9419
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TURNER
Rupert’s Berry Farm
519 Wilson Hill Road
966-2721
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UNION
Blueberries on Top
799 Barrett Hill Road
(207) 313-2944
U-pick and already picked. Open: Monday through Saturday 8am to 6pm,
Sundays 8 am to noon; from July 23 through early September. Directions: Route
17 to union, turn north on Barrett Hill Road (opposite Route 131 to Warren), 1.8
miles to top of hill, look for sign on right. We do not use pesticides on the crops.
Payment: Cash, only. Pick Wild Maine Blueberries in a quiet setting with lovely
views of the Camden Hills.
WELLS
Spiller Farm
85 Spiller Farm Lane
(207) 985-2575
Just minutes from Route 1 in Wells. Minimal pesticide use.
WILTON
Wilton Blueberry Farm
83 McLaughlin Road
(207) 645-2128
No pesticides, herbicides. or fungicides are used.