What is National Strawberry Day?
On February 27th, we will continue with February's heart-shaped and red theme by celebrating National Strawberry Day. These juicy, sweet berries will brighten up any dish and are delectable on their own.
The name has been used in a few different legends. The berries will fall off the leaves and become "strewn" about the plant, according to the more popular version. "strewn-berries" became "strawberries" over time. strawberry beds were mulched with straw over the winter, insulating the plants over the winter, preventing weeds from growing in, and making them easier to harvest. Children in England are seen stringing the berries on grass straws and selling the "straw berries" in their communities, according to another sweet tale.
Berry picking tips:
- Pick ripe berries that are completely ripe. Strawberries don't ripen if picked too early, like bananas or pears, so they won't continue to ripen
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