harvesting is legal, and a common activity in August when the berry season peaks.

In Ireland, bilberries (known as fraochán) were traditionally gathered on the last Sunday in July, known as Bilberry Sunday, for the Celtic harvest festival of Lughnasadh, which marked the end of the hungry month of July.

Uses

The fruits are eaten fresh or made into jams, fools, juices, or pies.

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