Pick Your Own Jostaberries

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Jostaberries

The Only Provider of Jostaberries in the Northeast!

Pick Your Own Jostaberries are now OPEN for 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.

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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The 2025 Raspberry Festival is from 10:00am-4:00pm!
🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 5th:
Picking is good for all the berries!

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-qua
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The 2025 Raspberry Festival is from 10:00am-4:00pm!
🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 5th:
Picking is good for all the berries!PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 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 for the Blueberries and Jostaberries is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.
Raspberry Fest 10AM-4PM at the Apple Barrel and grounds of the Apple Barrel.
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Wishing you all a HAPPY July 4th!!šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
REMINDER: TOMORROW from 4pm-9pm we are CELEBRATING 1741pubandgrills 5 year anniversary!
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øLIVE MUSIC
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øPIE EATING CONTESTS
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øBURGERS HOT OFF THE GRILL
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øBINGO
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øLOCAL BREWERIES
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øYARD GAMES
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øAND MORE!!
Join us as we say CHEERS TO 5 YEARS!
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šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Happy July 4th!šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
Reminder, the 2025 Lyman Orchards Raspberry Festival is TOMORROW at 10:00am!
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šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Happy July 4th!šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
Reminder, the 2025 Lyman Orchards Raspberry Festival is TOMORROW at 10:00am!

šŸ«šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øPick Your Own for Friday, July 4th:šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
Picking is good for all the berries!

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container

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šŸ«šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øPick Your Own for Friday, July 4th:šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
Picking is good for all the berries!PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 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 for the Blueberries is past the first hill in the Orchard to the right on the other side of the pond.  For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth and you will be directed to the field.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
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.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.
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Recipes & Blogs

Frozen Jostaberry Cider pops

Print Recipe 1 pint jostaberries 3 tbsp lime juice 1 pint cider ½ cup granulated sugar Popcicle sticks In a food processor, blend until smooth.  Pour into ice trays or […]

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