Strawberries: Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy

Nov 15, 2010

Strawberries are native to temperate regions, including parts of North America. California grows approximately 83% of the nation’s strawberries, with peak production time in our area from April through June.

What to do with all these berries? UC ANR’s publication Strawberries: Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy provides wonderful information to safely grow, consume and preserve this tasty fruit:

  • Growing strawberries in the home garden
  • Selecting strawberries
  • Storing fresh strawberries
  • Handling safety tips
  • Preserving methods
  • Frequently asked questions and more

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Strawberries. Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey.