Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch

Branchport, NY

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At a glance

Address: 955 Stever Road, Branchport, NY 14418
Activities: 🍇 Berries 🫐 Blueberries
Phone: (315) 595-6674
Typical season: May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Yates County, NY
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Playground 0.2 mi
Gas station 5.9 mi
EV charger Hunt Country Vineyards 1 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Dining Hall

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 33°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

33°18°J

35°18°F

43°25°M

56°36°A

69°47°M

77°57°J

81°62°J

80°60°A

73°53°S

61°43°O

48°33°N

38°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
🍂 First fall frostOct 22
☀️ Frost-free season173 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Penn Yan Ap, NY station (5.9 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

BerriesMay to Aug
BlueberriesJun to Aug

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
Sunscreen and a hat
A cooler for the drive home
Bug spray for evening picking
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.

Farm country: Yates County

Yates County had 838 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 121 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

60 acres of blueberries
33 acres of strawberries #10 of 38 counties in NY
2 acres of blackberries

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch

Is Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (315) 595-6674 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch?

Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch?

The listing gives the address as 955 Stever Road, Branchport, NY 14418. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Jim Bedient's Blueberry Patch?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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