What are Marionberries?

Marionberries are a cultivar of berries developed in Oregon. They are named for Marion County, a region where the berries have been tested extensively over their early years. They are still widely grown in this area of ​​oregon. During their growing season, Marionberries are exported all over the world and a number of Marionberry products, from jam to barbecue, are produced in Oregon. These two cultivars are also hybrids, mixing features of blackberries and raspberries. Marionberries have a very full, sweet taste that some people describe as "summer", with a touch of fluctuations in the finish. They are somewhat robust than blackberries, so they are more suitable for commercial production and marketing because they are less exposed to rot and bruises. These HAVE berries have been bred to produce large volumes, which is another feature that makes them mature for commercial sales. In July they are at the top of maturity and are longer than wide, with a rich ruby ​​red to almost black color. Though harder than blackberries, Marionberries are delicate and veryjuicy. This delicacy means that it must be harvested manually, not by a machine, which contributes to their somewhat higher costs.

This cultivar Berry was formally introduced to the world in 1956 by George F. Wald. It is one of the wide range of berries presented around this period in Oregon and along the west coast of the United States. Marionberries is designed to prosper in the cold, humid environment of oregon and can also be grown in parts of northern California and southern Washington. Some garden shops carry Marionberry Hole for cultivation and can also be ordered through Companies, which specializes in cane berries.

There are many ways to use Marionberries. They can be used as well as blackberries in jams, paving, wheelers and fruit salads. They can also be eaten from hand, mix into berries for salty and sweet foods baked toBread and other sweet goodies and puree in smoothies and berries. Marionberries freeze very well, for chefs who like supplies, and can also be purely for easier freezing if the chefs intend to use berries in puree sauce or smoothies.