2024 Far Northwest Oregon Raspberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in Far Northwest Oregon in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for raspberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have raspberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!
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Columbia County
Crawford Berries 'n Cream - strawberries, marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries 68660 Whitney Rd, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: (503) 556-1247. Email: crawfordberriesncream@live.com. Directions: There are signs posted along the way, Highway 30 to Goble, OR \(6 miles east of Rainier or 12 miles west of St. Helens\); Turn onto Nicolai Rd., go 6 miles; Turn right onto Clark Rd., gravel road, go 14 mile. Take right onto Whitney Rd., follow to the end, approx. 1 14 mile. Please follow the directions below as GPS will take you all over the countryside. Since 1991 they have grown to 8 acres of Shuksan strawberries, their trademark. In addition, they have also added marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries to the . Click here for a map and directions. Crawford Berries 'n Cream Facebook page. . . Typically daily 1 pm to 7 pm, but please check back on Facebook, website, or by calling the farm for availability. U-PICK and preordered picked strawberries. There are signs posted along the way, Highway 30 to Goble, OR (6 miles east of Rainier or 12 miles west of St. Helens); Turn onto Nicolai Rd., go 6 miles; Turn right onto Clark Rd., gravel road, go 1/4 mile. Take right onto Whitney Rd., follow to the end, approx. 1 1/4 mile. Please follow the directions below as GPS will take you all over the countryside. Since 1991 they have grown to 8 acres of Shuksan strawberries, their trademark. In addition, they have also added marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries to the crops they grow. Thorneberry Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries 27697 W. Dike Road, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: 503-753-1192. Certified Organic.
Washington County
Blooming Junction Farm and Garden - No pesticides are used blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, flowers, marionberries, other berries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, group reservations 35105 Nw Zion Church Rd, Cornelius, OR 97023. Phone: (503) 681-4646. Email: info@bloomingjunction.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take the North Plains exit off of highway 26 and go south towards Hillsboro. Go approximately 1 12 miles and take a right turn onto Zion Church Road. Go about a mile and a half and we are on the right side, just past the intersection of Zion Church with Susbauer Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Blooming Junction Farm and Garden Facebook page. . Take the North Plains exit off of highway 26 and go south towards Hillsboro. Go approximately 1 1/2 miles and take a right turn onto Zion Church Road. Go about a mile and a half and we are on the right side, just past the intersection of Zion Church with Susbauer Road. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Note: The flowers to pick are sunflowers. (UPDATED: July 19, 2020) Blueberry Hill, Roshak's Berry Shak - blueberries, Marionberries and Raspberries.11300 SW River Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97007. Phone: 503-590-3201. Sunday (from early July), Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6am - 1pm. From Blueberry Hill Farm, take Scholls Ferry 3 miles west to River Road, continue for 2 miles to silver barn on right, entry near large sign, plenty of parking. Payment: We accept cash and checks only. Price $1.25 per pound U-Pick all berries. More blueberries to pick, younger plants, same great flavor and taste. Blueberries (Earliblue, Blue Crop and Duke), Marionberries and Raspberries. Also called Roshak's Berry Shak.
Heikes Farms - blueberries, boysenberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, restooms 9400 Sw Heikes Drive, Hillboro, OR 97123. Phone: 503-628-7226. Email: info@helvetialavenderfarm.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00; We are closed on Sunday; We are open as the berries ripen which is typically mid to late May through July. Directions: From Hillsboro, go south onto highway 219 for about 6 miles, turn left onto Farmington road, go 1.3 miles and turn right on Heikes Drive. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Heikes Farms Facebook page. . We have restroom facilities onsite. P. Click here for our Facebook page . In their seasons, we have Boysenberries, Blueberries, strawberries and Raspberries available already picked in our Fresh Market and available for UPick. The fields are beautiful and well groomed. There are bathroom facilities available. Bring your own containers, or you can purchase some from us. All berries are priced $1.75/lb to UPick. Call the Fresh Market to confirm availability. Comments from a visitor on June 22, 2010: "I went there today (June 22, 2010)and the strawberries were great. There are two varieties, one being Hoods. They are $1.25 lb/PYO. The owner said they sometimes spray to prevent rot but she was not sure if her husband had sprayed this year. She said they DO spray their blueberries. The farm is so neat & the people are right there near the fields. " Comments from a visitor on June 03, 2009: "They are very nice and they have a fresh market to if you don't want to pick your own. They don't use pesticides and they have outdoor and indoor restrooms but what I was impressed with was how organized their u pick was. I will be returning to them a lot and their hoods are only $1.00 a pound and everyone else is around $1.25 to $2.00 a pound. They also had free containers for us to use and bigger ones that only cost 50 cents and $1 for the full flat size. They said they will have 20 acres of blueberries for u pick in early July. I am so excited. " Hein's Blueberries - blueberries41596 SW Vandehey Road, Gaston, OR 97119. Phone: 503-985-7648 Helvetia Lavender Farm - herbs or spices, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area12814 NW Bishop Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Phone: 503-647-5957. Fax: 503-214-5490. . From downtown Portland: Take Highway 26 West to Helvetia Road (Exit 61). Turn right on to Helvetia Road Go North 4 miles to Bishop Rd (1 mile past the Helvetia Tavern). Turn right on Bishop Road Take the 2nd driveway to the right and follow the signs for parking. Crops are usually available in July. Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm. Open the second weekend of July each year as part of the Portland Lavender Festival. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Situated in the hills above the Willamette Valley, the Helvetia Lavender Farm fields nestle in among the beautiful Nobles of the family Christmas Tree Farm. A new cutting field of lavender includes Groso, Royal Velvet, Provence and Alba, a white variety of English Lavender.
Hoffman Farms Store - blackberries, blueberries, marionberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), strawberries, tayberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR 97007. Phone: 503-628-5418. Email: hoffmanfarmsstore@gmail.com. Open: June through August: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Hoffman Farms Store Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 503-628-0772. . A visitor writes on March 05, 2015: "My son and I have been to this farm half a dozen times in the last two years for blueberries and strawberries. They are amazing. They have a tractor play area for the kids, a small market, and super nice staff. The berries are amazing, their prices are great. I think my son eats 5 pounds before we leave and they just think it's adorable. We are impatiently awaiting the next season! It has become a family tradition and we don't need to go anywhere else. "
Hooting Owl Farm - beans, beets, carrots, onions, pears, pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked 3536 Sw Anderson Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-887-0586. Email: farmerdale@hootingowlfarm.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Hooting Owl Farm . Thursday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm, from July 15 to October 15. Jaquith Strawberry Farm - UPDATE: August 24, 2019: The owner tells me they are now Newberg, OR 97132. Jim Dandy Farm Market - U-pick beans, cukes, tomatoes & flowers45770 NW Sunset Highway, Banks, OR 97106. Phone: 503-324-3954. 9 am to dusk. Hwy 26 at Manning. Also pre-picked Strawberries, corn, tomatoes, honey, brown eggs, jams & jelly, peaches, pears, etc. by pound or box. Collectible corner. .Usually available: June-early Nov.
Love Farm Organics - No pesticides are used, blackberries, blueberries, marionberries, plums, raspberries (Spring, black), Other fruit or veg, 46125 Nw Hillside Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-515-9939. Email: lovefarmorganics@gmail.com. Open: We allow u - pick on Saturday and Sunday by appointment ONLY; We generally have berries late June through August; Please call to set up a time. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Love Farm Organics Facebook page. . We do not use pesticides on the crops. We primarily grow for our 150 member CSA program. We are not a typical U-pick operation. We have no restrooms or facilities available. We are a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. We provide direct access to organically grown, seasonal, farm-fresh produce allowing Portland metro-area residents a connection with their food supply and farmer. Our goal is to grow delicious, high-quality, healthy foods utilizing the sustainable principles of organic agriculture. Mountainside Lavender Farm - Lavender7805 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Phone: 503-936-6744. carlson.family@verizon.net. 7 days/week 10-6. Fresh lavender, 13 varieties. U-pick & ready-picked. Dried bouquets, loose buds, plants, and essential oil distilled at our farm. Many other farm-made lavender products for sale. Second annual Lavender Festival to be held July 9-10. Usually available: June 1 - July 31.
Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or a late summer and Fall
crop.
In
the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in
the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that
come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.
And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up
to Canada, if you are interested in
Thimbleberries, see this
page.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large
turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave
early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for raspberries, but they
may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to
bring
containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping raspberries more than
5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries.
Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large
pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one
at right.
Bring
something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up
a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs
usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it
has been rainy.
Tips on how to pick raspberries
Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you
want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is
helpful.
A ripe raspberry is deep color with a
plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The
center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many
colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of
whichever it is.
Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. Reach in between the stems to
grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the
plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the
other.
Repeat these
operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill
your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection
containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too
deep they will crush each other.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary.
It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car
trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking.
When you get home
DON'T
wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing
makes them more prone to spoiling.
DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in
the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the
container.
Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason
the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with
fungicides!
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting
berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain
them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away)
raspberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but
refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34
F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the raspberries (while
they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a
refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible
after purchase
Raspberries are a very healthy food;
packed with anthocyanins!
Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre,
lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and
calcium.
The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not
ripen once picked.
Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as
blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
60-70 pints of fruits can be
harvested from 100 feet row. Raspberries can be harvested from early
summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
The United States is the world's third-largest
producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
Production occurs across
much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California,
Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red
raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States
has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart
equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries quickly
mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the
refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just
wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much
air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this!
The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.