

1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs NC 27281 | 910-639-3966 | eaglesnestberryfarm@gmail.com

U-PICK BLACKBERRIES
Some Tips for Your U-Pick Experience:
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wear the appropriate footgear (sneakers, boots and closed toe shoes)
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We will provide buckets for berry picking,
but recommend that you bring something to put them in to take home
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A golf cart will take you to the field,
however be prepared to walk during slow or peak picking times
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We suggest you wear a hat and sunscreen
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Many visitors bring bottled water. Bottled water can be purchased in the farm stand.
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Children are welcome in the field under supervision.
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Sunglasses that are not polarized are not recommended as they make red berries appear blue.
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When picking, avoid berries that are hard or have red color.
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To avoid damaging the canes, it is best to bend the berry at a 45 degree angle from the stem rather than pulling it.
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The ripest berries are a dull black and are easily removed from the cane.
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It is recommended that you do not fill your bucket to the rim or you risk mashing the berries on the bottom.
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Blackberry pickers are encouraged to fill their buckets only half full.