A Guide to Berries
VARIETY | HEALTH BENEFITS/FLAVOR | AVAILABILITY | |
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![]() | Blackberries | Vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants. Slightly tart with defined sweetness. | Year-round |
![]() | Blueberries | Vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants. Sweet in flavor. | Year-round |
![]() | Currants | Vitamin C, iron, otassium, and fiber. Wonderful tart and sweet flavor. Ideal for jelly. | June through August |
![]() | Gooseberries (Red, Green & Yellow) | Vitamin C and vitamin A. Extra tart flavor. Excellent in pies and preserves. | Mid-June through August |
![]() | Raspberries (Red & Golden) | Vitamin C, folate, iron, potassium, and disease-fighting ellagic acid. Mildly tart and sweet. | Year-round |
![]() | Strawberries (Regular & Long Stem) | Vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Sweet in flavor. | Year-round (peaking April through June) |
![]() | Jumbo Strawberries | A much larger version of regular strawberries. Specially harvested for their large size and brilliant color during the peak of the growing season. | Mid-May to late-June |
![]() | Tayberries | Vitamin C, folate, and fiber. A cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. Tart flavor. Ideal for making jams. | July through mid-August |