U-Pick Blueberry Patches Near Atlanta

June is the beginning of blueberry season in Georgia. To keep your newly picked berries fresh, you'll need a secret ingredient, vinegar. Sounds weird, but a vinegar and water bath kills the tiny mold spores on the fruit that can cause it to deteriorate. Basically, it helps keep your fresh fruit fresh longer. There are several blueberry farms around Atlanta that are just starting to pick the little blue bonnets. Field Trips with Sue, a local family travel blog has seven places to pick blueberries near Atlanta with links and phone numbers for easy planning.