Blueberries
Idaho’s blueberries come from a long lived, perennial, wooded shrub. Our warm summers and cool nights are perfect for growing big firm tasty berries. Blueberries, like apricots and other fruits, require a cooling off period to develop tight firm skins and higher levels of natural sugars that are produced inside the berry adding flavor and color.
The blueberry is an extremely healthy fruit to eat and has been linked to memory retention and cancer prevention. Blueberries are also an excellent source of antioxidants, which are good for healthy hearts and healthy bodies.
In Idaho, blueberries are produced primarily by small farmers and sold at the farm or at Farmers Markets.
