How to Store Blackberries After Picking

Refrigerator Storage

• 1

  Remove any soft or crushed berries from picking container. Use these berries immediately. Remove any stems or leaves from the remaining blackberries.

• 2

  Place the sorted berries into a storage container. Stack the blackberries no more than two berries deep, or the weight of the berries on top crushes those on the bottom.

• 3

  Leave the container uncovered so moisture isn't trapped inside. Store the berries in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Freezer Storage

• 4

  Line a tray with wax or parchment paper. Place the sorted berries on the tray in a single layer.

• 5

  Place the tray of blackberries in the freezer. Freeze for two to four hours, or until the berries are frozen throughout.

• 6

  Transfer the frozen berries to a freezer-safe storage container or bag. Seal the container closed and store the blackberries in the freezer for three to six months.