Pick ripe berries, they do not ripen after picking
Pick with stem, they keep better
Do not overfill box, bottom berries will mash
Refrigerate as soon as possible
Do not wash until ready to use
Strawberries
Enjoy picking your own sun ripened, sweet and juicy strawberries! They contain vitamin C, the antioxidant which can help prevent fatty buildup in arteries. WOW besides tasting wonderful what benefits!
Strawberries usually start ripening around Father's Day (the middle of June) and go into the middle of July.