How to Buy Wild Blueberries

Wild Blueberries are available at supermarkets, online stores and PYO Farms

According to the USDA, wild blueberries have a higher antioxidant capacity per serving than in other fruits such as cranberries, strawberries and plums. Antioxidants can help offset aging effects, prevent cancer and provide heart benefits. They can also help prevent oxidative stress, attributed to chronic diseases. Wild blueberries are available at local supermarkets, online blueberry stores and pick-your-own farms.

Things You'll Need

• Supermarket
• PYO Farm

Instructions

Blueberries

1. Check your local supermarket for wild blueberries. They are usually available frozen, canned, jarred, dried and fresh. Ask one of the workers where the wild blueberries are kept if you cannot find them.

2. Use an online store which sells wild blueberries. These stores are usually affiliated with farms that sell wild blueberries and can ship them to your home. You can use a PayPal account or regular credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard at many of these locations.

3. Find a local pick-your-own farm. These farms have different fruits and vegetables available for people to pick from year round, and often offer directions showing how to make jam, jelly, pickles and applesauce, among other foods.

References

• Pick Your Own: Where To Find Pick Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Farms
• Maine Sweet and Wild
• Wild Blueberries
• Blueberry Research