Pick Your Own Jostaberries

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Jostaberries

The Only Provider of Jostaberries in the Northeast!

Pick Your Own Jostaberries are expected to open in July 2025. Be on the look out for an opening date!

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.  Rich in nutrition, Jostaberries are abundant in antioxidants and vitamin C.  Eat these oversized berries fresh from the farm, or enjoy them in jams, pies or fruit crumbles.  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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๐Ÿ“Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 8th, Picking is very good!! ๐Ÿ“

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Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray container

Honeyberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers
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๐Ÿ“Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 8th, Picking is very good!! ๐Ÿ“
PYO Strawberries and Honeyberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray container
Honeyberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.
With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt
16 hours ago

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๐Ÿ“Pick Your Own for Saturday, June 7th, Picking is very good!! ๐Ÿ“


PYO Strawberries and Honeyberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray container

Honeyberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, custome
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2 days ago

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To celebrate this TASTY day the Apple Barrel Farm Market has a SWEET deal waiting for you:
50% off prepackaged 6-pack donuts!
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๐ŸฉToday is #NationalDonutDay ๐Ÿฉ
To celebrate this TASTY day the Apple Barrel Farm Market has a SWEET deal waiting for you:
50% off prepackaged 6-pack donuts!
Stop in TODAY!!

๐Ÿ“Pick Your Own for Friday, June 6th, Picking is very good!! ๐Ÿ“

PYO Strawberries and Honeyberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray container

Honeyberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers
... See MoreSee Less

๐Ÿ“Pick Your Own for Friday, June 6th, Picking is very good!! ๐Ÿ“
PYO Strawberries and Honeyberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray container
Honeyberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.
With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.
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Recipes & Blogs

Frozen Jostaberry Cider pops

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

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