National Strawberry Month

May is National Strawberry month and we have all the juicy details on this popular fruit.

Red, sweet and delicious, strawberries are a popular spring and early summer treat. You can toss them in a salad, make a pie or just eat them out of your hand! They are great in smoothies, jams and more – they are versatile, healthy and yummy.

We’re sharing some fun facts about the humble strawberry during National Strawberry Month.

What will you learn?

  1. Strawberries are about 4 calories each
  2. Most of the strawberries eaten in the U.S. are grown in either California or Florida
  3. Most strawberries are harvested by hand
  4. Strawberries are the most popular small fruit crop in America
  5. Where did strawberries come from? Wild strawberries can be found in Europe and the United States, and there is evidence that the ancient Romans and possibly ancient Greeks ate strawberries
  6. How did the strawberry get its name? Plants used to be grown under straw to protect them from the cold
  7. DYK: Strawberries are a member of the rose family
  8. Strawberries come from flowers and ripen into a red, delicious berry
  9. Strawberries are great eaten plain, but before refrigeration, they were turned into jam, jelly, vinegar and other types of preservation methods, including drying
  10. Strawberries don’t ripen after they are picked, so it’s important to pick them right as they become ripe – and eat them quickly after
  11. Strawberries carry their seeds on the outside and there can be more than 200 seeds per fruit
  12. To get the best tasting berry, pick a bright red fruit that is firm and smells good. The cap should be fresh and green, too
  13. It’s best to keep strawberries cold if you can’t eat them immediately, but they taste better at room temperature
  14. DYK: Strawberries are rich in antioxidants, and they contain more vitamin C than an orange!

Happy National Strawberry Month!

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