Harvesting and storage
Berries develop their best flavor when they begin to
turn their normal ripe color—red or black, yellow
or purple—depending upon the variety. Fruit usually
ripens over a 2- to 3-week period in May or June or may
extend into fall for the late-ripening varieties. Berries
have a short shelf life and should be processed within
a day or two after harvest. Berries can be frozen, canned,
or made into jams and jellies or pies and other desserts. |
Immature
red and black ripe blackberries |
