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Jostaberries

The Only Provider of Jostaberries in the Northeast!

Pick Your Own Jostaberries are closed for the 2025 season. We can't wait to welcome you back in 2026!

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.

A little bit tart, a little bit sweet, and a tad tangy, Jostaberries are a cross between a black current and a gooseberry. When ripe, they turn a glossy deep purple (almost black) and taste similar to a gooseberry with a hint of black currant and grape.

The name Jostaberry, pronounced "yusta-berry", derives from the German word for gooseberry.Β  Rich in nutrition, Jostaberries are abundant in antioxidants and vitamin C.Β  Eat these oversized berries fresh from the farm, or enjoy them in jams, pies or fruit crumbles.Β  Jostaberries are also great for wine making.

Pick them while their here, because they are only available from early July to mid July, and Lyman Orchards is the only commercial grower of Jostaberries in the Northeast!

Pick Your Own Jostaberry Pricing for 2025:

$8.00 for a pint container

$14.00 for a quart container

$42.00 for a four-quart container

$78.00 for a tray container

Season

Early July - Mid July

Choosing

Select berries that are dark purple, nearly black in color. They should be firm to the touch.

Storing

Gently wash freshly picked berries and drain. They can be kept up to one week in the refrigerator in a plastic container.

Freezing

Jostaberries hold up well to freezing. Simply wash the berries, drain and pat dry. Place berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze. After they're frozen, berries can be placed in a plastic container or bag and returned to the freezer.

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Recipes & Blogs

Frozen Jostaberry Cider pops

Print Recipe 1 pint jostaberries 3 tbsp lime juice 1 pint cider Β½ cup granulated sugar Popcicle sticks In a food processor, blend until smooth.  Pour into ice trays or […]

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