Split Rock Blueberry Farm


	Very close to the Susquehanna PPL power plant, something is growing and thriving. Perhaps some old black and white monster movie is running through your mind? If it is, you’re wrong, because what’s growing is something completely innocent: BLUEBERRIES. Split Rock Blueberry Farm, to be exact. Not what you were thinking, was it? John and Crystal Eisenhauer bought an old blueberry farm in 2002, because it was the perfect site for their dream house. John had originally planned to clear the bushes away to make room for their house, but soon Crystal had been bitten by the blueberry bug, and suggested they carry on the tradition of the berry business. So, the site for the house was moved to the back of the farm, and the couple began taking care of the 3,000 bushes. The bushes were planted about 40 years ago. The history of the farm was one of the things that appealed to Crystal and John. Many of the farm’s customers reminisce about their childhood days of blueberry picking. Now, they get to pick blueberries with their children and grandchildren on the very same blueberry farm.

Very close to the Susquehanna PPL power plant, something is growing and thriving. Perhaps some old black and white monster movie is running through your mind? If it is, you’re wrong, because what’s growing is something completely innocent: BLUEBERRIES. Split Rock Blueberry Farm, to be exact. Not what you were thinking, was it?

John and Crystal Eisenhauer bought an old blueberry farm in 2002, because it was the perfect site for their dream house. John had originally planned to clear the bushes away to make room for their house, but soon Crystal had been bitten by the blueberry bug, and suggested they carry on the tradition of the berry business.

So, the site for the house was moved to the back of the farm, and the couple began taking care of the 3,000 bushes. The bushes were planted about 40 years ago. The history of the farm was one of the things that appealed to Crystal and John. Many of the farm’s customers reminisce about their childhood days of blueberry picking. Now, they get to pick blueberries with their children and grandchildren on the very same blueberry farm.

The Eisenhauers spend most of their time off from their daily jobs pruning bushes, mulching, fertilizing, and mowing. They have also invested a lot of money into their business, including pole-mounted speakers blaring alarms and the recordings of predators to scare off blue jays, grackles, and other birds. They’ve added a beautiful pavilion for families to sit and enjoy their farm fresh blueberries. They decided to expand their business by adding a new field to explore the various types of blueberries. The new field has over 21 different blueberry varieties! It will assist customers when selecting a plant from the Eisenhauers’ blueberry nursery. Since adding this new field, Split Rock Blueberry Farm currently has six acres of blueberries. The couple plans on opening the new field for picking in 2010.

The Eisenhauers spend most of their time off from their daily jobs pruning bushes, mulching, fertilizing, and mowing. They have also invested a lot of money into their business, including pole-mounted speakers blaring alarms and the recordings of predators to scare off blue jays, grackles, and other birds. They’ve added a beautiful pavilion for families to sit and enjoy their farm fresh blueberries.

They decided to expand their business by adding a new field to explore the various types of blueberries. The new field has over 21 different blueberry varieties! It will assist customers when selecting a plant from the Eisenhauers’ blueberry nursery. Since adding this new field, Split Rock Blueberry Farm currently has six acres of blueberries. The couple plans on opening the new field for picking in 2010.

With each blueberry season, the owners try to explore new ideas and ways to improve their farm. This year, Split Rock Blueberry Farm has become a member of Pennsylvania Certified Organic.

The Eisenhauers are excited to start their 5th blueberry season and hope to see you on their farm! Don’t go to the grocery store to overpay for tiny little blueberries when you can come pick fresh, yummy quarter-size blueberries!