BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 21, 2024
Blueberries like acidic soil, which is fortunate for us, because that’s what Maine has. Over 90 percent of Maine wild blueberries are flash frozen at the peak of flavor within hours of harvest. Wild blueberries contain twice the antioxidants, that much of the flavor is in the skins, and that cultivated blueberries are larger in part because they contain more water. growers have learned how to reduce the use of chemicals, through a system called integrated pest management. Fields are constantly monitored for pests, and many outbreaks are prevented merely by adjusting harvest dates and mowing schedules. Maine blueberries. Yes, in fact, they are the best. ~ Bob Duchesne