Tim Hearden
Strawberry growers in California are expected to have 36,487 planted acres in 2021, up from 34,167 projected for 2020. Growers are assured of topping the 202 million trays produced in 2019, as prices are down significantly.
Things are looking up for the strawberry industry in California, as growers are increasing acreage and production despite challenges such as the coronavirus.
Growers statewide are expected to have 36,487 planted acres in 2021, up from 34,167 projected for 2020, as this year’s fall plantings for spring and summer production rose 5.7%, according to a new survey by the California Strawberry Commission.
“For 2021, the variety mix continues to evolve, but with more modest changes in yield than were experienced from 2014-2018,” the commission’s report states. “Combined with warm, dry weather patterns common to La Nina conditions, there is a possibility for higher-than-projected volume in early spring (March) to early
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