As it goes sometimes in this business, the Rabbiteyes that were looking and tasting so promising have stalled and nosedived into an abrupt season’s end late this week. Perhaps it was the sudden onset of heat. We got a few calls this year from other people who were concerned that their bushes were not doing well, and that started some concerns here, but at the time it seemed that they were doing really, really good.
Anyway — it was good to see so many of you from previous years and great to meet so many new people and look forward to seeing y’all next year too.
Now… maybe its road trip time. Or something. Maybe a bunch of movies.
The bushes are loaded — bending over in some cases — with the weight of huge, sweet berries this year. The are still quite a few green ones, too, but we expect those to be stimulated into ripeness from the first week of picking. With the heavy picking these usually get the first [...]
Currently, an able-bodied picker can still get his or her fill, but it may take a little longer than it does on opening day. Walking through the field early in the morning, sampling as I go, I’m noticing that there are subtle changes in the flavor profile up and down the rows as well [...]
Here is a link to the “frequently asked questions” page
Lots of folks have been inquiring about the start of the upcoming u-pick season. We anticipate the season starting around June 4. Picking days and hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As usual, please call ahead, because conditions can change and for whatever reason, we might not be [...]
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