Are blueberries in season in Texas?

Most of the fruit grown in Texas is picked by hand and sold for fresh consumption. A successful strategy in many areas is pick-your-own blueberry marketing. In most Texas locations, the harvest season extends from May through July, depending on the varieties grown.

How should I dress for blueberry picking?

Dress appropriately Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained and consider long-sleeved shirts and pants, especially if you’ll be picking berries on thorny canes. Choose footwear that is comfortable for standing and walking and ones that you don’t mind getting dirty (think old tennis shoes over flip-flops).

Do blueberries grow in Houston?

The hardest part of growing blueberries in Houston is managing the soil. Since blueberries don’t like Houston soils (too alkaline and heavy), we highly recommend growing in containers or raised beds where you have total control of the soil mix. You can use Nature’s Way Blueberry Soil or you can mix your own.

How long does blueberry season last?

Blueberry harvesting season can be anywhere from late May through mid-August, depending upon the variety and your local climate. For a more bountiful crop, plant two or more varieties.

Are blueberries hard to pick?

And I learned blueberries are one of the hardest fruits to pick. Each tiny berry is ripe at a different time, and you go to pick one, and others will fall off. You are searching each plant for the ripest berries, jumping from one plant to another, and choosing one here and then one there.

Do blueberries continue to ripen after you pick them?

White and green colored blueberries will not ripen after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO ripen after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to ripen).

What blueberries grow in Houston?

Pollenizer Pairings: There are two classifications of blueberries that will perform in the Houston area; Rabbiteyes and Southern Highbush. Southern Highbush varieties are generally self-fertile, but will be more productive if two or three varieties are planted in proximity.

What fruits are in season right now in Texas?

Seasonal Texas Fruits

• Apples, July through November.
• Berries, May through July.
• Cherries, June and July.
• Figs, June and July, second crop in fall.
• Grapefruit, oranges, and other citrus, October through April.
• Grapes, August through October.
• Melons of all sorts (like cantaloupes, watermelons, and more), May into winter.

Are blueberries worth it?

Blueberries, however, are low in sugar, low in calories, and are perhaps one of the best antioxidants on the planet. An antioxidant can work to help keep you healthy. Blueberries are known to lower blood pressure and potentially blood sugar as well.

Should you refrigerate fresh picked blueberries?

It is best to store your blueberries in the fridge and wash just prior to eating. Berries are delicate and very perishable. If you wash them first and plan to store them for a long period of time in the refrigerator they can start to break down faster. Blueberries should last a week and a half or more!