Consumers

Learn some fun facts about strawberries.

Strawberries are the fifth most preferred fresh fruit in the United States due to their abundance of nutrients, reports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS).

Strawberries are indigenous to both the northern and southern hemispheres. Read more about where they come from!

There are several methods for growing strawberries.

North Carolina is a leading producer of strawberries. North Carolina ranks third in the U.S. in strawberry production, based on value of the crop harvested.

Strawberries can be grown anywhere in North Carolina – even in your back yard!

The best strawberries are the ones you pick yourself or buy from your local strawberry farm. These berries will be the freshest you can get, with little or no handling and travel.

Once you get your strawberries home, freezing is a great way to keep them lasting for several months.

When I get a pint of berries, what will that yield once I process them? How many quarts of berries are needed for a pie? These and other questions answered!