In article >,
Christine Dabney > wrote:
>On Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:32:42 -0600, Omelet >
>wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> "gloria.p" > wrote:
>
>>> Lesson? March is too early for California strawberries, no matter how
>>> good they look and smell.
>>>
>>Hm. That is interesting. Wonder what the deal was other than the early
>>season?
>
>The best CA strawberries never leave the state. One can find them at
>farmers markets. The aroma alone can make you aware that they are
>there...
>
>CA has a long season for growing strawberries, but the place to get
>them this early is in CA. I always count April as the real beginning
>of strawberry season there, however. And I usually expect them by
>Easter.

So true about the best ones not leaving the state. And I always go by
smell, not color.

They're much earlier in Southern California markets due to proximity to
desert growing areas.

(I haven't seen them in my box yet, but I think they should be at the
market this week. Just in time for Easter!)

Charlotte


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