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  • From: "TxBeeFarmer" <TxBeeFarmer AT HotPop.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [Market-farming] Blackberry Questions
  • Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 17:20:00 -0500

This question probably goes to Willie, but if you know the answers, please don't hesitate to share your knowledge.

Our Farmers' Market won't be starting until July 8th. Needless to say, my blackberries will be pretty much done by then. As I see it, I have two options - freeze and/or juice the berries.

On freezing, how should I go about it? Am thinking of washing in cold water, spreading out on sheets, freezing, and placing into bags. How dry should the berries be before freezing - any tips on how to wash, dry, and bag? Is my thinking on the right track for freezing? Sure could use some tips.

On juicing, I've looked until my eyes are bugging out trying to find a good juicer. What I'm finding is, it seems best to press it out using a fruit press - is this correct? Presses are VERY expensive, but if that's what I need, then so be it. Sure could use some advice on this topic. Sources of juicers or presses will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

TxBeeFarmer
West Texas Zone 7b




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