Caring for Fresh Berries

Taking them Home

• Blueberries are perishable and need to be handled gently.
• Protect the berries from sunlight, especially in your car.
• Take them straight home. Do not leave them in a hot car.

Storing

• Fresh blueberries should be refrigerated.
• They should be consumed within 10 – 14 days after harvesting.
• Rinse and drain just before consuming them. You don’t want to wash off their protective coating until ready to use/eat.

Freezing

• Do not wash blueberries before freezing.
• Spread them on a cookie sheet or shallow roasting pan and place them in the freezer until hard: about an hour.
• Place frozen berries in freezer bags or containers and place in freezer.
• Freezer life is one year.
• The secret to freezing blueberries is the berries need to be completely dry before freezing