The Little-Known Story Of How The Marionberry Was Created In Oregon
Did you know that the marionberry is not a naturally occurring fruit? In fact, it is a cultivar of — which means it was cultivated from — the blackberry and was created in Oregon. Learn more about this delicious fruit!
This delicious dark purple fruit gets its name from Marion County, Oregon, where it was developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service breeding program at Oregon State University. The berries debuted in 1956 and the world has loved them ever since!
If you’d like to pick or purchase marionberries in Oregon, head to your local berry farm. Or check out the Smith Berry Barn Facebook page or the Schmit Family Farm website to find more information about marionberries at these Oregon farms.
If your visit to pick marionberries includes a drive, you may want to stock up on car-friendly snacks and/or bring a lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic areas.
Please leave a comment to let us know how you like marionberries and where you like to buy or pick them. What other foods grown in Oregon do you enjoy eating?
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