Blueberries
In season here from July through September, peaking in July and August.
In season in SW Michigan
In season Peak
Months from the MSU Extension blueberry industry overview (PDF). Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 cup, raw · 148 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 4.4 mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 29 mcg | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.50 mg | 22% |
FDC ID 171711 · Blueberries, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A cup of raw blueberries has about 84 calories, 29 mcg of vitamin K (24% DV) and 0.50 mg of manganese (22% DV). (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says vitamin K is important for blood clotting and healthy bones. (NIH ODS) In long-term studies cited by Harvard's Nutrition Source, people who ate more whole fruits, especially blueberries, grapes and apples, had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. (Harvard)
Pick, store and use
- Pick
Choose berries that aren't bruised or damaged. (MSU Extension)
- Store
Keep blueberries in the refrigerator. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
Don't wash them before freezing if you're packing them dry or unsweetened; rinse under cool running water when you use them. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
- Adams Farms
- Bella Vista Farm
- Berry Brothers Retail
- Berry Lucky Farm
- Bredeweg Acres
- Cotant's Farm Market & Greenhouse
See all 30 farms with blueberries →
Farms whose listing mentions blueberries. Check with the farm before you go.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171711 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin K · Harvard Nutrition Source: Vegetables and fruits · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Blueberries · MSU Extension: Storing Michigan Fresh Produce · MSU Extension blueberry industry overview (PDF) · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).