The Great State of California is the undisputed Strawberry Capital of the U.S. - Strawberry Feels... Forever!
Almost everyone I know loves strawberries. But let’s be honest—if you don’t eat them soon after buying, they can begin to spoil. Strawberry feels, right?
Not if you know the trick!
When you bring strawberries home, place them in a container filled with 10 cups of water and 5 percent distilled vinegar. This simple soak helps kill mold spores and bacteria, keeping your berries fresher, longer.
That way, we can berry together in all kinds of weather and be berry good friends until the end.
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Over 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries are grown in California.
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The state’s Mediterranean climate—mild winters and warm summers—is perfect for growing.
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Major growing regions include Santa Maria, Watsonville, and the San Joaquin Valley.
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The strawberry season runs from January to November, with a peak in spring.
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California farms use advanced agricultural techniques to produce high-quality, high-yield crops.
Behind every sweet bite are the hands of tens of thousands of farm workers who plant, grow, and harvest billions of strawberries each year. Generations of farmers and laborers continue this vital work, keeping the strawberry legacy alive and thriving.