Oakland, Iowa

Aronia

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Season:
Mid-August – Mid September

How to pick:
1. Determine if they’re ripe. They should be completely black.
2. Use a berry picker or pick with your hands into a bucket.

Price per pound at store: $6+

Flavors: Quite tart and astringent. Must be processed.

Varieties:
Black: End of August through Mid-September.

Uses:
Processed only!
Cook these berries, and then turn them into juice, add them to a smoothies.

Benefits:
Incredibly high in antioxidants!