Prized for being equally sweet and tart, marionberries, which have been called the “Cabernet of blackberries,” are one of Oregon’s iconic foods, having been invented in Corvallis, Oregon in the 1940s. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about marionberries, from the fruit’s local origins to how to best enjoy them at the peak of the season and year-round.
The deep violet-hued berries were born of an initiative by Oregon State University agricultural scientist George Waldo, who crossbred Chehalem and Olallie blackberry varieties. The USDA Agricultural Research Service formally introduced the berry in 1956, naming it after Marion County, where it was developed.
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