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Virginia farmers ready for a sweet strawberry season
Published Saturday, May. 8, 2021, 7:56 am
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Strawberry season is here, and farmers are eagerly welcoming guests and their strawberry-picking buckets.
“Consumers can expect a good fruit load on the plant, with flavorful, red berries,” said Dr. Jayesh Samtani, a small fruit specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension. “We had a warmer November, which advanced plant growth and development. On some varieties, we could see a few ripe berries just before Christmas in coastal Virginia, but the winter season has kept the plants dormant, and this spring we are seeing good blooms and fruits.”