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- Canned GoodsFirefly Berries offers many varieties of jam and jelly, as well as 100% Concord grape juice, all canned to last at least a year in your cupboard, or up to two weeks in your refrigerator once opened. At this time, these products are only available for local pick up.
- Fresh ProduceFrom strawberries to grapes to herbs, if you’re looking for fresh produce that we grow on our farm, this is your place to look. All fresh produce is only available for Saturday morning curbside pick up. We do not ship fresh produce.
- Berry Fun Yarns Berry Fun Yarns are dyed naturally, without the use of toxic chemicals. The colors are coaxed out of the beautiful plants and flowers (or even coffee that Grandpa drinks!) that fill the fields of Firefly Berries. We do purchase a small amount (less than 10%) of our dyestuff or natural extracts from trusted U.S. dyestuff companies, as there are a few colors that are we are unable to grow in Minnesota. Dyeing yarn naturally is different than using acid dyes in many ways, but the most striking to the dyer is that naturally dyed yarns are highly sensitive to the pH of the water used both in the dyeing and washing process. A slight change in the pH of the water can yield an entirely different color. Because of this, we recommend handwashing all Berry Fun Yarn in cool or tepid water with a pH neutral soap like Eucalan. Once we dye the yarn, we do wash every hank to assure the dye has both set and is easy for the customer to work with. We also recommend storing your yarn and finished products out of direct sunlight.
  - Advent 2025Inspired by the 1994 Disney movie, The Santa Clause, the 2025 Advent Countdown kit is full of lots of holiday spirit and color.
  - LaceA superfine yarn that is great for lace work. Great for projects that wish to evoke an ethereal or floaty feeling. Laceweight mohair or silk is also wonderful when held double with another yarn to create extra warmth and texture. Most commonly used with size US 000-US 1 (1.5-2.25 mm) knitting needles or a 1.4-2.25 mm crochet hook.
  - FingeringFingering weight yarn is often used for baby items, socks, shawls, and other lightweight accessories and garments. It is approximately twice the weight of a lace yarn, and is typically knit using a US size 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) knitting needle or a size B-1 to E-3 (2.25-3.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - Sport/DKSport weight is slightly thicker than fingering and slightly thinner than DK. DK stands for double knitting weight. Both sport and DK are great middle of the road weights, perfect for all projects from hats and mittens to baby items and even garments. Sport and DK is most commonly used with size US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm) knitting needles or a size 7 to I9 (4.5-5.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - Worsted/AranWorsted/Aran are the two thickest yarn bases that I currently carry. Both weights fall into the medium weight “4” category as given by the Yarn Council and are great for a multitude of warmer projects from hats to mittens to garments and blankets. Gauge would generally be 16-20 stitches over 4 inches with the use of US 7-9 needles or a crochet hook size I-K.
  - MinisMini skeins are perfect for colorwork, scrappy projects, and so much more. Minis are dyed on both 20 and 50 gram skeins.
  - ClearanceLooking for a deal? The yarn in this category is either a retired base or colorway. Still perfectly wonderful in its own way, but limited in quantity.
  - Kits and SetsLooking to make a fabulous winter hat with a beautiful faux fur pom pom? Or maybe a special project that has just the right amount of yarn needed for the project? If so, then these kits are for you!
  - PatternsNeed some inspiration for the beautiful yarn you have? Check out these patterns designed by Tonya.
  - Project Bags Beautiful handmade project bags, perfect for both your crafting projects and your essential notions and supplies.
    - Notion PouchesX-small project bags and notion pouches, great for all your knitting accessories or mini skein projects.
    - Medium ZipperA medium sized project bag, great for 2-3 skein projects.b
    - Tote BagsGreat for on the go, these bags not only have inside and outside pockets, but a drawstring top and nylon canvas handles. Great for all your projects, or simply an on the go bag.
  - Silk ScarvesLooking for a way to keep your projects organized and beautiful? Whether it is with our own handmade themed yarn jewelry line of stitch markers and progress keepers or the classy ChiaoGoo needle organizers, all your yarny adventures are sure to bring you joy not only upon completion, but during the creation process as well.
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So how do I get Firefly Berries’ strawberries in 2025? How does it work?

As of June 23, our 2025 Strawberry season is over. We are no longer filling order requests.

Frequently asked strawberry questions???

Can I order several large flats at the same time? Unfortunately no. Due to the smaller quantity of strawberries we grow and the large volume of interested customers, we do limit each customer to 10 lbs of berries at a time. If you would like to purchase more, we can add you back on the list once we fill your order the first time. If you want to purchase a combination of strawberries (i.e. 1 quart and 1 four lb flat) there is an option on the Google form to list these specific needs/requests.
How much do the various sizes cost? We offer strawberries in three different sizes — Quarts (approximately 1 1/4 lbs) for $8 each, Four pound flats for $24 each, and 10 lb flats for $55 each. We try to give you a slightly better price per pound the more you order.
How long will the season go? We anticipate starting around June 10 and going for 2-3 weeks. It is always dependent on the weather. We do grow two different varieties that ripen in succession to help extend our season. Generally the strawberry season is done by the end of June.
Can we purchase strawberries anywhere besides the call list with farm pick up? Yes. We do hope to sell strawberries on a first come/first serve basis at the Rochester Farmers Market. However, when we set up at the market we only bring quarts and 4 lb flats — no ten pound flats.
Do you spray anything on the strawberries? Are they organic? Although we are not certified organic, we do not spray any synthetic chemicals on our farm. We pull weeds by hand and use crop rotation and cover crops to keep the soil healthy. Due to the intense and unpredictable weather conditions in the past years, however, we have opted to use a homemade natural fungicide on the plants this year. It is composed of potassium bicarbonate, water and dish soap. We are spraying this on the leaves every 10-14 days to increase pH, making the leaves more alkaline and more resistant to fungal growth. So far we are seeing success in the strawberry field. Potassium bicarbonate is naturally occurring, safe for human consumption, and is approved as both an organic fungicide and a food additive.

Online Ordering– If we have more fruit than people on our call list, you will find it under the “shop” link at the top of our home page. Simply click on “fresh produce” and it will take you to your options. Here are a few more details to make your ordering process go smoothly.

For the 2024 grape season — Orders must be placed by 8 pm (Central time zone) the day BEFORE you wish to pick up the grapes. If you wish to order and pick up the same day, please call us at 507-252-1309 to place a phone order. We are rarely at our computer during business hours and will likely not see your order if it comes in online. Pick up for grapes is during our regular open you pick hours.

All orders must be placed and paid for online through our online shop. If for some reason customers do not have access to the internet and/or a credit card for payment, we ask they call us at 507-252-1309 to place an order. We will do our best to work with customers to help them get the berries they are looking for.
When paying, you do NOT need to have or create a PayPal account in order to place your order and pay online. Simply click on the the yellow PayPal link, and a box will pop up offering you the option to either log in (if you already have a PayPal account) or to use any debit/credit card to pay. Our system does NOT require you to have an account on any site. You can simply use your credit card to pay for your order.
If for any reason you are having difficulties with the online ordering process, please give us a call at 507-252-1309 and we will walk you through the process. If we do not answer, we may be on the line with another customer, so please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
For strawberries – Orders must be placed during the ordering window (from 12 noon – 4 pm) on the same day you wish to pick them up. Pick up for strawberry orders is always at the farm and between 5-6 pm the same day you place order. If this pick up time does not work for you, please call to make alternate arrangements.
Once we receive your order, all customers will receive a confirmation email, confirming their order, as well as pickup directions and times. Please scroll all the way to the bottom of the page of this confirmation as it has pick up details included.
Customers who do not show up during the specified pick up times, and do not contact us to let us know of their extenuating circumstances, will be given a two hour grace period after the pickup time has ended. After that time, the customer forfeits their fruit. No refunds will be given for orders that do not follow this procedure.
If a customer cannot pick up their order personally, they can send a friend or family member to pick up the order in their place.

Important information/policies to note:

**Prepicked fruit is available through our call lists and on a first come, first serve basis. If you are not seeing the quantity you wish to order online, it is likely we are all sold out. However, you are always welcome to call and confirm.

2025 Strawberry pricing

$8 per quart
$24 for 4 pounds
$55 for 10 pounds

2024 Concord Grape Pricing

$1.75 per pound (you pick)
$1.50 per pound (over 100 lbs you pick)
$2.25 per pound (we pick)
$2 per pound (over 100 pounds we pick)
*There is a small fee for you pick boxes. Feel free to bring your own to save money and waste!

2024 Concord grape Hours – We estimate the season to begin around September 20. Please call to confirm when the season will begin.

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays — 10 am to 6 pm
Sundays — 12 noon to 4 pm
**We are closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

**If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone (507-252-1309), email, or through our Facebook page. We are happy to help you through these new changes. We thank you for your patience and patronage!