What State Grows The Most Blueberries?

Whether it's in pies, muffins, cobblers, jams, or nestled into that little plastic container in the grocery store

While the United States imports blueberries from various countries, including Chile and Peru, the U.S. is actually the world's largest blueberry producer

While it's the national leader today, Washington certainly wasn't always on top. New Jersey, Michigan

North Carolina were the only primary growers in the country throughout the early 1970s, and it wasn't until 2015 that Washington first dominated

Per data from Washington State University, the state's crops increased from 18 million pounds in 2006 to over 102 million pounds in 2015

Since Washington continues to be tops in production, odds are good that you'll pick up a package of the state's fruit the next time you're out shopping for blueberries

 If you want to know how to choose the tastiest blueberries at the store, look out for a deep blue or a purplish-blue color

 white or grayish-white on top (this means they're ripe for the eating). Ripe blueberries will also feel plump and firm.

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