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Health & Wellness

TOP 5  LOCAL ORGANIC BLUEBERRY FARMS

4/17/2019

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Blueberry season has officially arrived and picking organic blueberries with family and friends in Lake County is a great way to stock up on the healthy superfood while enjoying the great outdoors.  

Organic berries typically cost more per pound, but do not contain any pesticides which have been linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental health hazards, and neurological problems.

“Blueberries are a good source of fiber and polyphenols, both of which have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases caused by oxidative stress” said Victoria Gerace, Dietitian Intern at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares. ”In addition, ½ cup of blueberries contains 1/3 of the recommended daily vitamin C.”

Here’s the list of the top 5 best places to pick organic, pesticide-free blueberries.

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   Blueberry Bayou Farms-Yalaha, FL- 8222A County Road 48, Yalaha, FL 34797. Blueberry Bayou Farms is an organic farm located in Central Florida. The picking season is from now through the end of April or early May. The farm can also overnight blueberries to customer’s homes.  Phone: (352)-324-4069. 


2.   Blueberry Hill Farm-Clermont, FL- 5000 Berry Groves Rd, Clermont, FL 34714. Blueberry Hill Farm offers 10 acres of USDA Certified Organic blueberries. Customers can  sample the blueberries ahead of time to make sure they are completely satisfied. Pick is availble every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Phone: (863)-944-1401.

3.    Grandda’s Garden- Sorrento, FL- 32307 Oak Bluff Drive, Sorrento, FL. Grandda’s Garden family farm is home to fresh and organic produce including ready-to-pick blueberries. They are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone: (903)-975-1049.

4.   Heather Oaks Farm- Lady Lake, FL- 4240 Christmas Lane, Lady Lake, FL 32519. Heather Oaks is an independently owned farm. Phone: (352)-753-1184.

5.   King Grove Organic Farms- Eustis, FL. – 19714 County Road 44A, Eustis, FL 32736. King Grove is an independently- and family-owned, organic farm. They are open every weekend through May 26, 2019.  Buckets and picking bags are supplied by the farm. Phone: (352)-589-2469.
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