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S C F A R M T O S C H O O L . C O M
P A L M E T T O P I C K O F T H E M O N T H
Strawberries
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Palmetto Pick O F T H E M O N T H
J A N U A R Y
S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R
M A Y J U N E J U L Y A U G U S T
F E B R U A R Y M A R C H A P R I L
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Tomatoes
Squash Broccoli Cabbage
Sweet Potatoes
Blueberries
Peppers
Watermelon Peaches
Lettuce Strawberries
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A P R I L
Strawberries are the most popular berry in the world, famous for
their red flesh containing seeds. They are the first to ripen in the
spring and often produce a bountiful crop. There are over 600
varieties of strawberry plants, like the June-bearer which is the
most popular in South Carolina.
PREPARING
Pick strawberries in the store or
market that are already ripe, since
they do not ripen anymore after
being picked. Medium size straw-
berries usually have the most
flavor. Refrigerate the berries in
drawers for 3-5 days or wash and
freeze them for two months.
GROWING STRAWBERRIESSun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type : Loamy
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral
Choose a strawberry variety that grows best in your region. Plant
strawberries in early spring, they can typically survive a spring frost.
Strawberries have large root systems and need ade-quate draining
which makes them great plants for raised beds. Till and fertilize the
soil before planting the crop by just covering the crown of the plant
with the roots spread out well. Allow about 2 feet between each plant.
To care for the strawberry plants, water about 1 inch per week while
picking off the flowers. Pick the strawberries 4-6 weeks after planting.
Pick the bright red berries only by cutting the stem.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Strawberries are great sources
of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Vitamin C is needed to give us
great skin and bones.
BooksThe First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac
From Seed to Strawberry by Mari Schuh
PALMETTO PICK OF THE MONTH SNACK
Strawberries make a great
snack by themselves, or
they can be covered in
Greek Yogurt for some
extra protein.