LOCAL BLUEBERRY-PICKING GUIDE
A beautiful sunny Summer means a gorgeous and early blueberry harvest! See the guide below for Pick-Your-Own locations and information. Most local farm stands also have quarts of fresh blueberries, if pick-your-own isn't your thing.
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A note from Ellen Parlee at Parlee Farms:
Blueberry picking is a great activity for families with children, as there are many blueberries that a child can pick on their own. And at Parlee Farms, our blueberry fields are stroller friendly. When you come to Parlee Farms, you can make the most of your visit by getting a warm blueberry crisp from Mary’s Country Kitchen, enjoying our new Sandbox, and feeding our friendly animals at Annie’s Animal Barn.
Here are some tips from Ellen Parlee at Parlee Farms to help make your picking experience the best for your family and for the delicate plants on the farm:
- pick only the fully ripe berries that are round, blue, and not cracked in any way
- blueberries that are the darkest in color are often the sweetest
- avoid berries that are not fully blue in color because they aren’t yet ripe and will not be sweet.
- a blueberry that is ready to be picked will easily roll off of the stem. These perfectly ripened berries have a superior flavor and it is worth it to take the extra step to pick only the best!
CHELMSFORD
Parlee's Farm, 135 Pine Hill Rd, Chelmsford. 978-256-2859
(Note: this is a different farm than Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro.)
Picking schedule is dependent on various conditions. Check the daily schedule on Facebook before heading to the farm.
DRACUT
Farmer Dave's, 437 Parker Rd, Dracut 978-454-3434
Blueberry picking starts early July. Fields are open 9 AM - 5PM Tuesday through Sunday. Picking schedule is dependent on various conditions. Check the daily schedule on Facebook or their website, before heading to the farm. Pre-picked blueberries are also available at the farm stand. What to know more at Farmer Dave's read our article, Pick-Your-Own Blueberries at Farmer Dave’s in Dracut.
GROTON
Autumn Hill Orchard, 495 Chicopee Row, Groton 978-448-8388
Autumn Hill Orchard offers pick-your-own blueberries beginning in July and open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM and Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM. Autumn Hill Orchard is expecting a great harvest of raspberries, blueberries, pears, grapes, and apples (sadly no peaches this year). Please check their updated Facebook page updated daily with what is available each day.
HARVARD
Carlson Orchard, 115 Oak Hill Rd, Harvard 978-456-3916
Carlson Orchard offers pick-your-own blueberries and apples. They are open daily from 9 AM - 4 PM. Please check their updated Facebook page updated daily with what is available each day.
Westward Orchards, 178 Mass Ave, Harvard 978-456-8363
Farm grown strawberries are available daily at the farm stand. Westward Orchard offers pick-your-own blueberries mid-July, see their website for updates.
LITTLETON
Spring Brook Farm, 2 Bruce St, Littleton 978-486-3249
The Bruce St location is separate from the Great Rd farm. Stop in at 2 Bruce St to pick blueberries and shop fresh produce at the Barn farm stand.
NORTHBOROUGH
Tougas Family Farm, 234 Ball St, Northborough 508-393-6406
Blueberry Season at Tougas Family Farm has begun, and generally lasts through July. Picking at Tougas Family Farm can be a whole day of fun! After picking, enjoy farm fresh homemade baked goods, apple cider donuts, and ice cream at the Tougas Farm Kitchen, and then visit the barnyard to see the goats climb their mountain of stone. Plus, their barnyard, playground, and farm kitchen are great activities for young kids to enjoy.
PEPPERELL
Kimball Fruit Farm, 184 Hollis St (Rt. 122), Pepperell. 978-433-9751
Check their Facebook page for the latest picking conditions. Quarts of freshly-picked fruit are already available at the farm stand.
Kimball Fruit Farm practices Integrated Pest Management which results in a reduced use of chemicals. They offer pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and apples and have a farm stand with a wide variety of produce grown on-site.
TYNGSBORO
Parlee Farms, 95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsborough 978-649-3854
Pre-picked quarts are available in the farm stand. Blueberry and flower pick-your-own available; check their Facebook page or website for the latest picking conditions. While at Parlee Farms kids can enjoy time in the giant sandbox, seeing the farm animal and snacking on tasty treats!
STOW
Honey Pot Hill Orchard, 138 Sudury Road, Stow 978-562-5666
Blueberry pick-your-own and apple picking are available beginning. Orchard is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM. Check their Facebook page or website for the latest picking conditions. Annual Blueberry Festival July 30th and 31st!
Do you know of another local farm that offers blueberry picking? Let us know via email!
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Blueberries are a great crop for the entire family to pick. Today, Parlee Farms has over 10 acres of pick your own blueberries. They offer 10 different varieties of blueberries at Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro. By growing so many varieties, their blueberry season lasts from early July to mid-August. Here are when some of their most popular blueberry varieties are available:
Early Season:
- Patriot and Bluetta – medium size and good flavor
Mid-season:
- Toro – outstanding berry
- Blueray: very popular variety. Very good flavor and large size
Late season:
- Chandler: the perfect blueberry. Very large (quarter) size and good flavor.
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