When are Huckleberries Ripe?

kathleen williams
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October 4, 20090 found this helpful

As with most fruit, huckleberries are ripe when the fruit feels soft and if you squeeze it between your fingers juice runs out. They usually ripen mid August so you should be good to pick.

I don't know how many you have but some ways of using them. Eat them as you pick, sprinkle on your morning cereal, make huckleberry pancakes, jam or jelly, and of course pies. Good luck.

Jack Cantrell

October 4, 20090 found this helpful

Hi, Thank you very much for your time. J Cantrell

Loretta

October 9, 20090 found this helpful

Wow, huckleberries. Are yours red or blue? Either way, if they have turned color, and getting "tender" you can roll them off into a container, which can take time if you are trying to get enough for more than just eating. If you get a few that are not quite ripe, and using them in a cooked dish, or pancakes, etc., No problem. My memories of them are so dear.