All About Raspberries

Like all berries, raspberries are best to purchase organic. By purchasing organic you ensure you’re less pesticides, plus a higher antioxidant punch. Packed with anti-cancer benefits, vitamin C, maganese, copper, vitamin K and fiber too! Raspberries are a great snack for the whole family. Kids love to play with them by putting them on their fingers. Healthy and delicious fruit can be fun too! They’re a great snacking option since they contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium.

FUN FACT: The average raspberry can have anywhere from 100 to 120 seeds.

WHEN IS RASPBERRY SEASON You can see plants bearing fruit anywhere from June-July and some spots in the U.S. even in the Fall.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GROW RASPBERRIES Raspberries will usually become ripe within 2 months of the season beginning. are usually ripe within four to six weeks from the start of the growing season.

HOW TO STORE RASPBERRIES We suggest only purchasing raspberries when you’ll be consuming them within 1-2 days. Raspberries can become moldy and spoil quickly. If you’ve purchased them in the past and left them for a bit, you’ll know they’re a highly perishable fruit. Do not wash raspberries until you’re ready to eat.

HOW TO CHOOSE RASPBERRIES We prefer to pick brightly colored raspberries, however some may go for the darker ones. For our family to enjoy we like them a little more firm and when choosing the brighter colored raspberries we can ensure they’re the freshest. They do not ripen once picked, so do keep that in mind. ripen once picked. Be sure to examine for any mold or spoilage.

CAN YOU FREEZE RASPBERRIES Absolutely! You can even purchase organic and already frozen raspberries for much less than fresh, as is true for all berries. They freeze extremely well. Follow our tutorial on how to freeze strawberries.

HOW TO USE RASPBERRIES There’s so many ways to enjoy raspberries. They can be enjoy on their own as a snack, in desserts or even with your dinner. Below are some excellent recipes using raspberries.