Strawberries are one of the all-time favorite fruits in most of the temperate regions of the world. They are a multi-billion dollar business. And, their adaptability makes them a widely-grown fruit found in pots and gardens of green thumbs across the world. With all the interest in strawberries, developments happen on a regular basis.
This page serves to function as a repository of strawberry news. Be sure to check back often for updates. The latest news will be posted at the top, the oldest posted news will be at the bottom.
Strawberry News
Environmentally-Friendly Strawberry Plants
Environmentally-friendly strawberry plants? You bet! What better news could be had for strawberry lovers than to hear of the humble strawberry plant being used for clean up!
Health Benefits of Strawberries
The health benefits of strawberries go far beyond what most people think. Here you will come face to face with power of the strawberry. It is truly a remarkable fruit!
Franken Berry Monster Strawberries
Are Franken Berry monster strawberries coming to a shelf near you? The bubblegum strawberries just aren’t natural. If they succeed, you can expect a much larger invasion of engineered fruit.
E. Coli Contamination of Oregon Strawberries
E coli contamination of Oregon strawberries occurred in August of 2011. Get the details, including the cause and source, here. Links to other strawberry information also.
Hurry: Fall Strawberry Plants
A friendly reminder that fall is an ideal time to plant strawberries if you would like to harvest a bountiful crop of berries during the first spring after the fall strawberry plants are planted.
Fewer Bees, Smaller Strawberries
Fewer bees, smaller strawberries? Evidently so, according to Canadian farmers. The bee shortage may be fueled by Colony Collapse Disorder, but strawberry lovers are the big losers.
Strawberry Fisetin Flavonoid Roundup
Welcome to the Strawberry Fisetin Flavonoid Roundup. Learn about the strawberry fisetin flavonoid here. Strawberries fight diabetes, the strawberry flavonoid helps.
Strawberry Compound Fisetin Could Help Diabetics
The strawberry compound fisetin could help diabetics, according to new research being done by the Salk Institute’s Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory (CNL). Details here.
Spartan 4F Use on Wisconsin Strawberry Plants
New registrations for Spartan 4F use on Wisconsin strawberry plants are open to public comment at present. Do you prefer organic strawberries? Make your voice heard either way.
Last Chance for a Strawberry Festival
The 17th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival is your last chance for a strawberry festival for the 2011 strawberry festival season. Be sure to mark off this weekend for family fun!
Organic Strawberry Farming in the Philippines
Organic strawberry farming in the Philippines is promising yields higher than those obtained by strawberry farming using conventional methods. This article discusses.
Strawberry Plant Genome Sequenced
The strawberry genome research is finalized. With the strawberry plant genome sequenced, work will continue to reveal insights into strawberry genetics and multple metabolic pathways.
Riverfront Renewal & Strawberries
Riverfront renewal & strawberries can go hand in hand. This post links and discusses what is happening in the Hudson community to bring revival and how strawberries are helping.
Strawberry Picking Season Nearing End
Strawberry picking season is ending. Maximize the strawberry season and pick strawberries for all your favorite strawberry recipes while the getting is still good!
British Strawberry Plants Are Early!
British strawberry plants are early this year. The increased sun and warmer temperatures have produced a crop of British strawberries that is sweeter, bigger, and ready now!
Organic Strawberry Farming in Bulgaria
Organic strawberry farming in Bulgaria is picking up steam. Included amongst the organic produce grown by Italian pioneers are strawberries! News and details here!
Methyl Iodide & Strawberries
And the controversy rages on: methyl iodide & strawberries are either best friends or worst enemies, depending on who you ask. Learn about methyl iodide strawberries here.
Strawberry Plants Grown in India
Strawberry plants in India? Info on growing strawberries in India is here. Indian strawberry plants & growing strawberry plants in India have a future. Strawberry plants now successfully grown in India.
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