Huckleberry bush and huckleberry berries have been around a long
time. The fruits on this plant have many different uses such as
making jams, jellies, pies and cobblers. Blueberries and
huckleberries are sometimes referred as being from the same
species. The huckleberry species have more than 40 types and the
most common is the dwarf huckleberry. The late summers see the
ripening of the berries whose shrubs are small in size and
produce pink and white flowers in the spring season. When you
have to select the berries make sure that you look for the ones
that are dark in color and firm. If you find shriveled berries
you can be sure that those are overripe. Use these berries
quickly as they tend to get spoiled too easily. They will last
for about two days but not more than that. The huckleberry bush
3 feet bearing age may be the best thing to opt for if you are
looking for something to tickle your taste buds. Grow them in
your home and get fresh and ripe berries.