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Blueberries

Pick Your Own Blueberry Fields

Pick Your Own Blueberries are OPEN for the 2025 season! 

Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates.

Nestled on 200 acres of Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields, our Pick Your Own Blueberry farm overlooks the scenic Connecticut River Valley.  Our Pick Your Own Blueberry fields output an average of 25,000 pounds, or over 12 tons of harvested blueberries each year! Our fruit-growing legacy, responsible farming practices, and customer reviews have earned us the designation as Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm!

Pick Your Own Blueberries

If you're looking for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Blueberry field is the perfect destination! And because we grow so many different varieties of fruits, it's worth making the trip! The Blueberry season typically lasts about 6 weeks (early July-mid August), and traditionally overlaps the end of Raspberry season (late June-late July) and the beginning of Peach season (mid July - late September). The early berries are the largest, and later berries are medium-sized but packed with flavor.

For the best PYO blueberries experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips.

Pick Your Own Blueberries Pricing:

$7.00 for a pint

$11.00 for a quart

$34.00 for a 4-quart

$62.00 for a tray

Blueberries are Nutrient-Rich

Blueberries may be tiny, but they are big on nutritional value and are one of the healthiest choices in the fruit family. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a cup of blueberries a day keeps aging at bay! Studies have shown blueberries to aid in memory retention and help slow the body's aging process. Below are some of the health benefits blueberries offer.

  • Rich in Antioxidants
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Sugar
  • Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Manganese

Fun Facts about Blueberries

  • Unlike everything else we grow, blueberries require acidic soil, with an ideal pH of 4.5. Our other crops require a pH range of 6-6.5. Sulfur is applied to the soil to bring down the pH levels
  • Blueberries do best in well-drained soils (contrary to the belief that they like marshy ground)
  • Blueberries are a favorite for birds, therefore fields are netted to protect the berries. Some growers use trained falcons for bird control since the falcons scare the birds away
  • A well-cared-for blueberry field will remain productive for 50-75 years or more

There are so many tasty ways to include these nutritious berries into your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!

Spend a morning or afternoon blueberry picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT.

Season

Early July - Mid August

Choosing

Choose firm berries when picking.

Storing

Fresh-picked blueberries can be stored up to a week in your refrigerator if stored in a covered container. Do not wash blueberries until you are ready to use them.

Freezing

Frozen blueberries will retain their flavor for up to two years. For best results, we recommend keeping berries as dry as possible before freezing. Do not add sugar before freezing berries. To freeze berries individually, lay them out on a flat tray, freeze, then place frozen berries in container and store in freezer.

Tips

For best results when baking with frozen blueberries, lightly dust unthawed blueberries with flour before stirring into batter.

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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So many festive things happening at Lyman Orchards these next few weekends! Pick from one or all!
🎅 Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
🌟 Holiday Magic at the Lyman Homestead (photo ops, wagon rides, crafts & more)
🐐 Reindeer Goat Playdates
🎶 Live Christmas performances at the Apple Barrel
☕ Hot Chocolate Bar
🥞 Pancakes at the Apple Barrel Deli
🍭 Kids Gingerbread House Workshops
…AND so much more!

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So many festive things happening at Lyman Orchards these next few weekends! Pick from one or all!
🎅 Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
🌟 Holiday Magic at the Lyman Homestead (photo ops, wagon rides, crafts & more)
🐐 Reindeer Goat Playdates
🎶 Live Christmas performances at the Apple Barrel
☕ Hot Chocolate Bar
🥞 Pancakes at the Apple Barrel Deli
🍭 Kids Gingerbread House Workshops
…AND so much more!👉 Find all events here: https://lymanorchards.com/events/Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🎅✨ The holidays are here and so is Santa Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
Treat the whole family to a holly-jolly brunch buffet filled with festive favorites. And don’t forget your camera… Santa and his crew will be ready for magical holiday photos! 📸🎄

Sundays are already SOLD OUT — so don't delay, grab your Saturday reservations starting this Saturday, December 6th!

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🎅✨ The holidays are here and so is Santa Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
Treat the whole family to a holly-jolly brunch buffet filled with festive favorites. And don’t forget your camera… Santa and his crew will be ready for magical holiday photos! 📸🎄Sundays are already SOLD OUT — so dont delay, grab your Saturday reservations starting this Saturday, December 6th!👉 View the menu & reserve your table: https://lymanorchards.com/event/santa-brunch-12-6-25/

💚 Today is #GivingTuesday and we are helping Support Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa 🙏
Now through December 31st, Lyman Orchards is raising funds to help families in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 storm that struck on October 28, 2025. 💔

This cause is especially close to our hearts — every year, we’re honored to work alongside an incredible team of Jamaican guest workers who are essential to our harvest. Many have been part of the Lyman family for years, and now their communities need our help more than ever. 🌎

❤️Here’s how you can make a difference:
🧾 Round Up at the Register – When you shop at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, round up your purchase or donate any amount.
💻 Donate Online – Give directly to The Salvation Army’s Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief Fund.

👉 Learn more and donate: lymanorchards.com/help-support-jamaicas-recovery-after-hurricane-melissa
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💚 Today is #GivingTuesday and we are helping Support Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa 🙏
Now through December 31st, Lyman Orchards is raising funds to help families in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 storm that struck on October 28, 2025. 💔This cause is especially close to our hearts — every year, we’re honored to work alongside an incredible team of Jamaican guest workers who are essential to our harvest. Many have been part of the Lyman family for years, and now their communities need our help more than ever. 🌎❤️Here’s how you can make a difference:
🧾 Round Up at the Register – When you shop at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, round up your purchase or donate any amount.
💻 Donate Online – Give directly to The Salvation Army’s Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief Fund.👉 Learn more and donate: https://lymanorchards.com/help-support-jamaicas-recovery-after-hurricane-melissa

December is packed with festive fun! Check out what’s happening at Lyman Orchards and come join us!

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December is packed with festive fun! Check out what’s happening at Lyman Orchards and come join us!Learn more: https://lymanorchards.com/events/Image attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

🎄The Adult Gingerbread House Extravaganza at 1741pubandgrill happens TONIGHT!!🎄
Sip, snack, and decorate your pre-built gingerbread house—icing, candy, and festive vibes included. PLUS your first drink is on us! 🍻

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🎄The Adult Gingerbread House Extravaganza at 1741pubandgrill happens TONIGHT!!🎄
Sip, snack, and decorate your pre-built gingerbread house—icing, candy, and festive vibes included. PLUS your first drink is on us! 🍻✨Grab your tickets 👉 https://lymanorchards.ticketspice.com/adult-gingerbread-house-2025Image attachment

Have you tried the ALL NEW 1741 🫐🍺ORCHARD BLUEBERRY Hard Cider???
Ask for Lyman Orchards 1741 Hard Cider at your local package stores and restaurants!
Want to learn more about the new flavor?? Visit lymanorchards.com/blog/1741-orchard-blueberry-hard-cider/
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Have you tried the ALL NEW 1741 🫐🍺ORCHARD BLUEBERRY Hard Cider???
Ask for Lyman Orchards 1741 Hard Cider at your local package stores and restaurants!
Want to learn more about the new flavor?? Visit https://lymanorchards.com/blog/1741-orchard-blueberry-hard-cider/
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Recipes & Blogs

Blueberry Honey-Glazed Pork Loin

Print Recipe Ingredients: Lyman Orchards blueberries ¼ cup honey ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup minced garlic cloves ¼ cup minced red onion Salt Ground black pepper Directions In a […]

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Blueberry Cheesecake

Print Recipe Ingredients for filling: 1.5 lb. cream cheese 1 lb. granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 pint Lyman Orchards blueberries 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. vanilla Ingredients for crust: […]

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Pick your own

Now Open Daily
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Weather Permitting

105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6015

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