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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.

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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🍓Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 22nd:
Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries. We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓

PYO Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. PYO Strawberries are open from 8AM-11AM, or while supplies last.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per 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. 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.
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🍓Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 22nd:
Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries.  We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓PYO Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.  PYO Strawberries are open from 8AM-11AM, or while supplies last.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per 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.  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.

🍓Pick Your Own for Saturday, June 21st, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries! We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓

PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. Strawberries are while supplies last.

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. 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.
... See MoreSee Less

🍓Pick Your Own for Saturday, June 21st, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries! We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.  Strawberries are while supplies last.
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.  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.

🍓🍫NEW ITEM! Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are now available at the Apple Barrel Farm Market daily 10 am - 4 pm.
Local fresh strawberries topped with milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy kataifi! Available while supplies last!
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🍓🍫NEW ITEM! Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are now available at the Apple Barrel Farm Market daily 10 am - 4 pm.
Local fresh strawberries topped with milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy kataifi! Available while supplies last!

🍓Pick Your Own for Friday, June 20th, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and very good for the Raspberries. We are nearing the end of the PYO Strawberry season so don’t delay!🍓

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

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. 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.

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.
... See MoreSee Less

🍓Pick Your Own for Friday, June 20th, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and very good for the Raspberries.  We are nearing the end of the PYO Strawberry season so don’t delay!🍓PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
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.  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.
Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.

The SUMMER 🌞 HEAT has arrived! Swing by the Apple Barrel Creamery (located at the Apple Barrel Farm Market) and cool down with a SWEET ICE CREAM TREAT!! Plus, our ice cream is local from The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour !🍨🍦 ... See MoreSee Less

The SUMMER 🌞 HEAT has arrived! Swing by the Apple Barrel Creamery (located at the Apple Barrel Farm Market) and cool down with a SWEET ICE CREAM TREAT!! Plus, our ice cream is local from The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour !🍨🍦

🍓Pick Your Own for Thursday, June 19th, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and very good for the Raspberries! We are nearing the end of the PYO Strawberry season so don’t delay!🍓

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

Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray 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. 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.
... See MoreSee Less

🍓Pick Your Own for Thursday, June 19th, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and very good for the Raspberries! We are nearing the end of the PYO Strawberry season so don’t delay!🍓PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
$60 per tray 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.  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.
See More

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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