Do you love blueberries but worry about what you're really eating?
Blueberry Acres believes food is intended to make and
keep us well and not to pollute our bodies.
That is why Blueberry Acres does NOT use any pesticides or herbicides.
We are working toward organic certification because we believe
you should know what you're eating.
BLUEBERRY ACRES is committed to providing quality fruit
at competitive rates.
BLUEBERRY ACRES grows 6 varieties
of highbush blueberries.
You can read about these blueberry varieties on our Blueberries page.
Blueberries are leaders in antioxidant activity.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), blueberries are near the top when it comes to antioxidant activity per serving (ORAC values). Their capacity is impressive.
Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals — unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
Substances in blueberries called polyphenols, specifically the anthocyanins that give the fruit its blue hue, are the major contributors to antioxidant activity.
BLUEBERRY ACRES
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Asterids
Order:Ericales
Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Vaccinium
Section:Cyanococcus Rydb.
Other Info:
Flower meaning: 'Wisdom'
Highbush blueberries grow in clusters and don't all ripen at once.
The berries at the bottom of the cluster can be ripe while the ones on top are still green.
