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 Strawberry plants, because of their unique genetic makeup, are one of the first crops available in most of the temperate world. Britain is one of these fortunate countries to reap bountiful harvests in the springtime. Weather plays a role in when crops mature, however. And, the United Kingdom has had tremendously favorable weather for the productions of strawberries.
British Strawberries: Sweeter
The warm weather and favorable conditions this year have produced the largest crop of English strawberries in the last 20 years. The warm temperatures through March and April have caused the harvest to arrive almost two full weeks earlier than normal. Plus, the increased sunshine has increased the sugar content of the berries. Bigger, sweeter strawberries? You bet!
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For those who can’t or won’t grow their own strawberries (even though they really should), organically-grown fruit is popular. Even as studies are showing that organic strawberries are better, more and more farmers are adapting organic methods for strawberry production.
In fact, this trend is even spreading to many countries outside the United States. [...]
 Strawberries are big business. The United States produces the largest percentage of the world’s strawberries, by far. Only if you combine the whole of the European Union do you get a competitive production region. What is needed to produce all those strawberries? Well, that depends on who you ask…
A recent article in The Californian broaches the topic. Methyl bromide used to be the fumigant of choice for soil sterilization until its recent ban. Into the void has stepped methyl bromide’s cousin, methyl iodide. Is this a good development? Some say yes, and some say no.
For those interested in what goes into their bodies, this article will help form an opinion, one way or the other (see also this link on 10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Strawberries, and Are Organic Strawberries Better?). It is a balanced presentation by two authors. The first advocates the use of this new fumigant as safe and necessary. The second questions the necessity of its use and points to its dangers.
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 Looking for a fun event this weekend? Well, you are in luck if you live in Alabama or Louisiana. Two “happinin’” strawberry parties will be occurring, one in Loxley, Alabama, and the other in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Both events promise to be chock-full of strawberry-themed family fun.
If you are looking for some spring excitement, stop on by either. Both are long-running, annual events that never fail to please both the kids and adults alike. Of course, if you don’t happen to live in Alabama or Louisiana, fret not! There are scores of strawberry festivals scattered throughout the United States. For a complete listing, see the Strawberry Festivals reference page.
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 Nothing says “Spring is coming!” quite like a fresh-picked strawberry. And, nothing indicates that the strawberries are about to pour in like a big-time strawberry festival. Well, strawberry festival season begins tomorrow! The first major strawberry party is about to commence in Florida’s famous Plant City.
The Florida Strawberry Festival begins March 3rd and runs through March 13. If you are in or passing through Florida, it can be a great opportunity to spend some time with the kids, relax, and enjoy some delicious strawberry stuffs. There is truly something for every taste and age. (See also the entire directory of Strawberry Festivals)
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 Strawberry plants are famously temperate. They do not grow in extreme heat and have tremendous difficulty growing in regions of the world that do not provide the climatic conditions needed for their happiness. Both tropical and sub-tropical regions will not provide the environment necessary for growing strawberries that result in a strawberry harvest.
But, we humans are an industrial bunch. We can fly in planes that go faster than the speed of sound. We can go to the moon. Why can’t we grow strawberries in hot areas of the globe? Well, the industrious people of Bihar, India, have put their technological and industrial skill to work and have successfully grown a crop of commercial strawberries in their sub-tropical region.
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