This years Strawberry season will be an unusual one. The early warm weather of April and Early May brought the plants into bloom sooner than is typical. Then the long hours of freezing temperatures during several nights in Mid-May froze many of the blossoms (despite the row covers that were used to protect them). What did this do? It caused all the early blossoms and any baby berries to fall off. So most of the strawberries available will be from the later blossoms.
So what started as a bountiful very early season is now going to be a short later season.
On a positive note the fruit is really sweet because of all the sun and heat we have had.
But don’t wait too long ……… the season will be over before you know it!
Hi Gary and Stephanie! Can't wait to see you and the farm when we are back from Italy this summer. Will be out to do some Upick of whatever's in season!
ReplyDelete:) Deborah Conquest