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Health & Wellness

THE  GUIDE TO LOCAL U-PICK BLUEBERRY FARMS

4/11/2018

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​It's rapidly becoming a favorite season of the year.  This year’s blueberry season kicked off the first week in April and is expected to continue through May.    

The growing number of local u-pick farms currently has prices that range from $4 to $8 per pound for the sweet and nutritious treat.  Eager blueberry lovers should pick to their heart’s content since blueberries are widely considered a ‘super food’ that’s low in calories and high in nutrients and antioxidants.  
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Here's the list of local U-Pick blueberry farms and their current price per pound and u-pick hours:

Atwood Family Farm
25079 SE Hwy 450, Umatilla, 352-630-0145
$4 per pound u-pick,  $5 per pound pre-picked.
U-pick  hours: Weekends 8:30-4.  Weekdays as available. 

Blue Bayou Farms (organic)
8222 CR 48, Yalaha, 352-267-5277
$5 per pound u-pick or $7 per pound pre-picked.  
U-pick Hours:  9-5pm daily, except Monday.

Far Reach Ranch Heavenly Blueberries
1255 South Dora Blvd., Tavares, 352-343-7389 
$4 per pound u-pick, $5.50 per pound pre-picked.
U-pick hours: Wed.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4.
Other offerings:  A variety of blueberry jams, blueberry salsa and local honey.

King Grove Organic Farm 
19741 CR 44A, Eustis, 352-589-2469
$8 per pound u-pick.
U-pick hours are very limited, so call ahead.

Promise Farms
36777 CR 44A, Eustis, 352-408-1988
$5 per pound u-pick or $7 per pound pre-picked.
U-pick hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-3. Closed on Sunday.

Sand Hill Blueberries
31614 Bottany Woods Dr., Eustis, 352-636-8204
$4 per pound u-pick or $6 per pound pre-picked.
Other offerings:  Picnic area, hamburgers and hotdogs on weekends, swings, horseshoes.

Due to weather, field and berry conditions, u-pick hours and pricing can change, so it's recommended pickers call the farm prior to visiting.

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