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Jostaberries

The Only Provider of Jostaberries in the Northeast!

Pick Your Own Jostaberries will open in July 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.  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 2026:

$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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🍓Pick your Own update for Sunday, June 21st:

We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is good. PYO Strawberries are not available on Sunday. There is a good supply of prepicked Strawberries in the Apple Barrel.
Raspberry 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 for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.

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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🍓Pick your Own update for Sunday, June 21st:We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is good.  PYO Strawberries are not available on Sunday.  There is a good supply of prepicked Strawberries in the Apple Barrel.
Raspberry 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 for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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.

🍓Pick your Own update for Saturday, June 20:
We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is very good. The Strawberry hours are 8AM-12Noon, or while supplies last; supplies are limited for the Strawberries—their size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding. This is likely the last day for PYO Strawberries for this season.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container, limit 2 per group

Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.

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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🍓Pick your Own update for Saturday, June 20:
We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is very good.  The Strawberry hours are 8AM-12Noon, or while supplies last; supplies are limited for the Strawberries—their size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding.  This is likely the last day for PYO Strawberries for this season.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container, limit 2 per group
Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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.

The Orchards Trials Haunted House (formerly Evidence of Evil) returns to haunt the woods at Lyman Orchards this October! Limited tickets are available now! Skip the lines and elevate your fear factor this October with the Apples Chosen Pass + VIP Access for just an additional $15:
👻 Front-of-line entry
🚗 FREE parking included
📍 Reserved close parking
⏰ Entry within 20 minutes of arrival

The event will be every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in October from 7 PM - 10 PM.
For tickets and detailed info please visit evidenceofevil.net/index.html#tix
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The Orchards Trials Haunted House  (formerly Evidence of Evil) returns to haunt the woods at Lyman Orchards this October! Limited tickets are available now! Skip the lines and elevate your fear factor this October with the Apples Chosen Pass + VIP Access for just an additional $15:
👻 Front-of-line entry
🚗 FREE parking included
📍 Reserved close parking
⏰ Entry within 20 minutes of arrivalThe event will be every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in October from 7 PM - 10 PM.
For tickets and detailed info please visit https://evidenceofevil.net/index.html#tix

🍓Pick your Own update for Friday, June 19:
We’re picking Strawberries and Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are good for the Strawberries—their size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding. The Raspberry supply is excellent. The Honeyberry season is over.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container

Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.

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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🍓Pick your Own update for Friday, June 19:
We’re picking Strawberries and Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are good for the Strawberries—their size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding.  The Raspberry supply is excellent.  The Honeyberry season is over.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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.

Still looking for Father's Day plans? We got you covered!
BBQ Buffet with Live Music From Bryan Titus Under the Tent at 1741pubandgrill is happening on Sunday, June 21st, from 6pm-8pm!
Buffet menu includes BBQ Chicken & Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Potato Bar, Corn on the Cob & more!

Reserve your table and see full menu by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/fathers-day-bbq-06-21-2026/
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Still looking for Fathers Day plans? We got you covered!
BBQ Buffet with Live Music From Bryan Titus Under the Tent at 1741pubandgrill is happening on Sunday, June 21st, from 6pm-8pm!
Buffet menu includes BBQ Chicken & Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Potato Bar, Corn on the Cob & more!Reserve your table and see full menu by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/fathers-day-bbq-06-21-2026/

🍓Pick your Own update for Thursday, June 18th:
We’re picking Strawberries and Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM. Supplies are good. The Strawberry size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding. The Honeyberry season is over.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container

Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.

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.
... See MoreSee Less

🍓Pick your Own update for Thursday, June 18th:
We’re picking Strawberries and Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM.  Supplies are good.  The Strawberry size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding.  The Honeyberry season is over.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
Raspberry 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 for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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 ½ cup granulated sugar Popcicle sticks In a food processor, blend until smooth.  Pour into ice trays or […]

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