SEASONAL HOURS OF OPERATION
OPEN NOW July and August is prime blueberry season
Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 7pm Sunday 8:30am to 6pm
Our Blueberries
Blueberries are one of the healthiest foods you can eat!
Since 1983, Bluegroves Farms has been growing organic blueberries. It began as a small operation only growing three varieties of berries but has since grown to seven varieties and 13-acres of land.
We currently offer the following varieties of blueberries, which ensures an abundant and reliable supply throughout the entire season.
Bluetta
Available early in the season and
produces a sweet mid-sized fruit
Collin
Available in early July and produces
a very sweet juice
Spartan
Available early in the season and has
large firm fruit with a tasty flavour
Blueray
Available early in the season and
produces a sweet mid-sized fruit
Bluecrop
Available mid-summer and is excellent
for eating, cooking and baking
Berkley
Available in late mid-season
and has a lighter flavour
Jersey
Available late in the season and
produces a very sweet fruit
Storing & Freezing
Blueberries are a delicious summer fruit that can be eaten raw, served as part of a dessert dish or used in baking
Blueberries quickly deteriorate after they're picked with a shelf life of less than 14-days at 0°C / 32°F following harvesting
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While it is best to eat them as quickly as possible after picking, here is how you can keep them a bit longer
Health Benefits
Blueberries have a lot more to offer than just good looks and taste!
Eating blueberries continue to be one of the best choices to include in a healthy diet. Blueberries have been considered one of the leading "superfruits" by researchers in North America who keep finding more and more health benefits.
Blueberries rank among the highest for antioxidant activity in testings of over 100 different foods. Being one of the best sources of antioxidants, blueberries can help slow the ageing process and reduce cell damage that can lead to cancer, cardiovascular disease and loss of brain function. Blueberries also contain condensed tannins that help prevent urinary tract infections, and anthocyanin - a natural compound linked to reducing eyestrain.
The benefit of eating two cups of blueberries every day exceeds the benefits of all other types of berries combined.
Quality Control & Environmental Commitment
We take a lot of pride to share that our farm is fully oriented to keep it all-natural but at the same time following all rules and regulations set out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other government institutions.
We are members of the Ontario Berry Growers Association - www.ontarioberries.com and the Ontario Highbush Blueberry Growers Association.
Market
Not only do we grow incredible organic blueberries, but we also have many other delicious organic produce.
