Washington · Berries & small fruit

Blueberry season in Washington

Typically mid-June to mid-September, with peak early July through mid-August.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

East of the Cascades is orchard and field country; the mild west side keeps its own cooler, longer schedule.

At a glance

Early

From mid-June — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early July through mid-August — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-September — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 13 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

U-pick blueberries in Washington

Kid-friendly picking since ripe berries roll right off; tie a bucket to your belt and use both hands. The picking window tracks the band above: early trips get clean fields, peak (early July through mid-August) is the sure bet, late season is for quantity.

Farm-to-farm variation is real — up to two weeks either side of the typical window. Plan the trip, then call the farm before you drive.

Blueberries

Look: Deep blue all over with a dusty silver bloom; skip any showing red or purple at the stem end.
Feel: Ripe berries drop into your palm with a gentle roll of the fingers; if you have to tug, they need more days on the bush.
Tip: Tickle each cluster over a cupped hand and take only what falls; the holdouts will be ready on your next visit.
Keeps: Refrigerate dry and unwashed; they keep a week or more, the longest of any berry.

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Frequently asked questions

When is blueberry season in Washington?

In Washington, the blueberry season typically runs mid-June to mid-September, with peak availability early July through mid-August. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

When should I go u-pick blueberries in Washington?

Aim for peak: early July through mid-August. An early trip around mid-June gets first choice of clean fields; a late one is for jam-and-freezer quantity. Any single farm can run up to two weeks either side of the chart — call before you drive.

How long does blueberry season last in Washington?

about 13 weeks end to end — mid-June to mid-September. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.