Salisbury Farm :: Strawberries

Strawberries

Strawberries are the first crop to ripen in the spring. They are available from about the second week in June until they are gone.

Pricing:

Pick-Your-Own:
Pre-Picked:
$2.45/Pound
$5.25/Quart

Did You Know...?

Strawberries are the only fruit that have seeds on the outside.
Strawberries belong to the rose family.
The average strawberry contains over 200 seeds!

How to Pick Them:

Choose your berries carefully.
Strawberries do not ripen once they are picked. Whatever they look like on the vine is what they will look like in the basket.
Look for berries that are completely red. They will generally ripen from the top to bottom. If the bottom has a "white cap" choose another berry. Someone will get that one tomorrow!
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Don't pull on the berry itself.Strawberries Bruise very easily. Instead, cradle the berry in the palm of your hand and pinch the stem with your thumb and forefinger.
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Place (don't toss) the berries into whatever container you are using.
Don't overfill your containers. The berries on the bottom don't like getting squished.