THE JOLLY BERRY EXPERIENCE

Jolly Berries is a family owned blueberry farm in Tumbarumba, NSW that sells directly to the public, pick your own and the retail industry. The farm is open most days from the middle of December through until the middle of March. Fruit can be purchased directly from the packing shed if it is too hot or too wet to pick. The friendly staff enjoy their work and always look forward to visitors on the farm. There is a picnic area on the lake to enjoy lunch or relax under the willow trees.

Tumbarumba is situated at the base of the Snowy Mountains in NSW. The cool climate presents a chill factor over the winter which produces a more intense flavour and higher quality blueberry, contributing to the shelf life of the fruit. The blueberries at Jolly Berries are the nicest tasting berries found on the market partly due to the experience of the picking and packing staff at Jolly Berries. The comment from our grocers is that there is no wastage in our punnets. We are very particular about quality control and getting the fruit to the market in the shortest time frame possible.

Look after your body with Jolly Berries blueberries, we supply frozen blueberries all year round, but picking season is just a buzz and we cant wait for the next one!

Blueberries boost the immune system and prevent infections. They contain the most antioxidants out of all fresh fruit. They are very rich in the antioxidant Anthocyanin, as well as vitamin C, A, E, B complex, copper, selenium, zinc and iron. They neutralize free radicals which can affect disease and aging in the body.

Blueberries can prevent and heal neurotic disorders by preventing degeneration and death of neurons, brain-cells and also by restoring health of the central nervous system. It is hard to believe that these berries can also help serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease to a great extent. They even heal damaged brain cells and neuron tissues and keep your memory sharp for a long-long time.

Blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. They benefit in urinary tract health by inhibiting the growth of particulr types of bacteria. Blueberries are also proven to preserve vision, slow down vision loss or problems such as macular degeneration, catarac myopia and hypermetropia, dryness and infections, particularly those pertaining to the retina, due to their antioxidant properties.

Blueberries fight heart disease.The high fibre content, antioxidants and the ability to dissolve the ‘bad cholesterol’ make the blueberry an ideal dietary supplement to fight many heart diseases and strengthen the cardiac muscles.

How to select the best blueberries.

Select blueberries that are firm and have a uniform blue colour. They should have whitish 'bloom' on the outside which is a natural preservative. Blueberries should be free from marks or splits. If you want to eat blueberries fresh then Jolly Berries blueberries should be your choice. They are packed with flavour and crunch.