Tag: Strawberry

The UK is totally self-sufficient in strawberries for the entire summer season which now runs from May to October as farms continue to advance growing techniques, such as large-scale glasshouse production for season extension. How long are strawberries in season UK? about 20 weeksNow it typically stretches from May to October – about 20 weeks. […]

Choose berries that have a bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps. Strawberries should always be refrigerated and kept dry until just before serving. With green stems still intact, rinse berries under cool water. After rinsing, gently blot dry. What are the best strawberries to pick? Choosing the Right Strawberries to […]

Next work along the rows in your bed tidying up the strawberry plants by removing any dead or dying leaves. This frees room for new leaves to grow, creating a leafy, healthy plant for over-wintering. If any of the plants look like they’ve died completely, remove those too. Should you cut brown leaves off strawberry […]

The “true fruits” of the strawberry are what we think of as the seeds. Technically, those small, yellow seed-like bits are called achenes, and each is a fruit. Inside each achene is the actual strawberry seed. Why are my strawberries seeds black? The fungal pathogen that causes the disease called leaf spot does not infect […]

Black or gray mold on your berries indicates fruit rot or blossom blight. The mold is caused by a fungus that the berries and blossoms pick up because they are touching the ground or come in contact with decaying material. Why is my strawberry turning black? Strawberry black spot is an economically important disease of […]

In fact, strawberries may offer numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory benefits for you and your skin. They’re also good for your overall health. Can we apply strawberry on face? They have strong astringent, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidants properties that treat burns, protect your skin from UV rays, and delay ageing. Strawberries are packed with alpha-hydroxylic acid […]

Regulate your blood pressure Thanks to their impact on the reduction of LDL, inflammation and high blood pressure, these benefits of strawberries have earned the tiny fruit the title as one of the most heart-healthy fruits you can eat. What is the healthiest fruit on Earth? Top 10 healthiest fruits 1 Apple. A low-calorie snack, […]

Those “seeds” on the outside of a strawberry are actually the fruits, each of which contains a single seed. The ripe, red, fleshy part that we think of as the strawberry “fruit” is actually swollen receptacle tissue – the part of the plant that connected the flower to the stem. Is there a strawberry without […]

Some books suggest the “straw” part of the name relates to the appearance of the seeds – like little pieces of chaff or straw. The most likely explanation, though, seems to be that the berries grow wild in patches – strewn over the ground where the seeds have dropped. Why do you need straw for […]

Strawberry colors are bright reds and pinks based on the color of the fruit of the same name. The most iconic color of strawberries is the bright red color of the ripe fruit. However, it is also common for strawberry to be thought of as a light pink color. Is strawberry considered a color? The […]