Montana Berries
Montana's rich soil and cold-hardy climate helps to produce some of the best berries you'll ever have in your life.
Berries We Grow Well
The Montana Berry Growers Association is currently promoting the following berries. Why not try them all!
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Why don't we promote huckleberries? While some success has been achieved in cultivating garden huckleberries, Western huckleberries, which we all love, are notoriously difficult to cultivate and are typically found growing wild. They are finicky about their growing environment, preferring acidic soil, partial shade, and clearings within conifer forests. Commercial farming of Western huckleberries has largely been unsuccessful, and most commercial harvesting is still done in the wild.
We are highlighting all the other wonderful berries Montana can naturally offer us!
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Unique Flavor Profiles
From sweet to tart to astringent when fresh, our local berries are Treasure State treasures.
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Local Montana Superfoods
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All our berries are renowned for their high antioxidant content (anthocyanins and flavonoids), which helps combat free radicals and support a healthy immune system.
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They are also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals.
Great in Food, Beverages, Supplements
Whether you’re looking to add our berries to your smoothies, create mouthwatering jams and jellies, bake delectable desserts, or introduce a special ingredient in fruit wine, berries are the perfect addition to many recipes. Their flavor profiles adds depth and complexity to a wide range of culinary creations. They pair well with sweet, complementary ingredients like other berries and spices. They also work surprisingly well in savory dishes. Many of our berries can be considered medicinal and are often used in home remedies.
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Versatile Ingredients for Pairing
Our berries go very well with many other flavors. Please check out each berry page for inspiring ways you can pair that particular berry with other ingredients. Be sure to let us know how you pair them!
Harvest Times Mid-June to Mid-October
Fresh Montana berries are picked starting around mid-June and often until mid-October, give or take a few weeks.
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Available Year Round
Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.
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Why buy our locally grown berries?
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Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.
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Wonderful taste and health benefits.
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You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.
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You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.
Berry Recipes and More Info
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