All About Blueberries in South Haven, MI
South Haven is home to the largest concentration of blueberry growers in the world. There are nearly 300 blueberry farmers with roughly 18,500 acres of blueberry farms within a 50-mile radius.
The beloved blueberry is celebrated when it's in season at our farm markets, u-pick farms, and at our National Blueberry Festival. Let's learn about all things "blueberry" in South Haven!
Typical Blueberry Season: July-August
Sample Types of Blueberries Grown:
Berkeley
This powdery-blue berry is often large, typically ready to be picked between mid-July and early August.
Blue Crop
This variety provides a “classic” sweet blueberry flavor and medium size; typically ready to pick from mid-July to mid-August.
Collins
A firm, sweet berry. It is often large in size and typically ready to pick in mid to late July.
Early Blues
Just as the name suggests, this sweet, medium-sized variety is typically ready to pick at the beginning of July.
Elliot
A large, mildly tart berry that is hardy. Great for pies, jams/jellies, or as a snack. Typically ready to pick mid-August to mid-September.
Jersey
One of the oldest varieties, Jerseys are medium-sized, sweet, and very popular for baking. It is typically ready to pick up from late July through mid-August.
Rubels
A small, semi-sweet berry, preferred for pies and baking. Perfect for muffins and pancakes. Ready to pick mid-July to mid-August.
Spartan
A crowd favorite for its sweet flavor and large size, this variety is only available for a short time, usually ready to pick around mid-July.
(varieties and descriptions from DeGrandchamp Farms and True Blue Farms)
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