A Guide to Berries

VARIETY HEALTH BENEFITS/FLAVOR AVAILABILITY

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