The peak blueberry harvest season in Georgia runs from late May to mid-July, making Georgia the best place for National Blueberry Month.

According to experts, blueberries are among the state's ten most valuable crops.

“There are about 30,000 acres of blueberries in the state of Georgia,” said Zilfina Rubio Ames, assistant professor in the University of Georgia's horticulture department. “I believe it's the second most widely grown specialty fruit in the state.”

National Blueberry Month is celebrated in July, and July 8 is National Blueberry Day. The U.S. Department of Agriculture created this month to promote the use and appreciation of cultivated blueberries.

Eating blueberries has many benefits:

• Great source of vitamin C
• Great source of iron
• Great source of fiber
• Great source of potassium
• Cholesterol free
• Sodium free
• Wild blueberries are rich in antioxidants

Rabbiteye blueberries are native to Georgia and make up the majority of our commercial production, according to UGA. Blueberries are grown commercially primarily in the southern part of the state. Some are grown in the mountains of northern Georgia.