![]() The Benefits of Pick Your Own Strawberries Near Me This year I have seen many places already say their strawberries won’t be ready until late June, so it might be worth getting in contact the day before you plan to visit, to check they are open and the strawberries are ready to be picked.It’s best to try a strawberry to ensure they are ripe, but remember it is the farmers living, so just one should be fine, although at present it’s definitely worth checking what the rules are regarding restrictions.Don’t put strawberries in the fridge, they will lose their flavour, eat them as quickly as possible and best eaten warm (never a problem in our house!). ![]() Don’t pull the strawberry off, if you do this you will pull out the plug and the strawberry will be bruised and go off quickly, hold the stem above and break it off from there.Always pick ripe strawberries, some look ripe but are only half ripe, and they are not like other fruit that ripen the longer you leave them, so check that the entire strawberry is red before picking. ![]() When you arrive, try heading to the the furthest part of the field, you will discover lots of fruit that nobody has touched yet, as many tend to head straight for the first few rows.Some places have started to move away from growing them in the ground and instead are growing them on tabletops, we haven’t given that a go yet, but it sounds like a great idea for those that struggle on the ground.īefore you head out on your strawberry picking adventure, check out these Strawberry Picking Tips Going along to a PYO Strawberry patch is great fun for the entire family, although it can be tough on the knees when bending down to the ground! Their helpful staff will be more than happy to accommodate you and your family – make sure to ask at check-in and they will always do their best to meet your needs.One of our family’s favourite things to do is Strawberry picking, they are one of the soft fruits that everyone loves and with such a large family, a punnet from the supermarket doesn’t last very long. Many people ask if it’s okay to bring a stroller to the farm and their answer is YES! They are willing to place you at the edge of the field and/or a shaded area with picnic tables so a guardian can sit and enjoy the experience as well. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy the summer air and learn more about where your food comes from. They even have goats, sheep, pigs and chickens to see at the farm. They highly encourage families with children of all ages to make the trip out to their farm during strawberry season. NEW FOR 2022, all products will be available at the Farm Store in their farmyard and Field Store out by the strawberry field. Each bucket holds approximately 6 pounds of strawberries. All of their soap, skincare, lip balms, bakery, and other farm products will be available during the strawberry season. They have a Bucket-Bring-Back program, during harvest only, where you get $1 credit towards a new bucket purchase for each Mayberry Farms Pick’n Bucket you bring back. If you buy 3+, you get $1 off per bucket. Mayberry Farms provides a unique, 1-gallon Mayberry Pick’n Bucket that doubles as a strainer for other fruit and produce. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook & Instagram for everything related to the farm, all year long. ![]() Please check the “Daily Updates” section on their website for information regarding harvest and weather conditions. We also have a small milking goat herd, sheep, pigs, chickens and honeybees. Find us 1 mile east of Mayville along the scenic, rolling hills on the Rock River. Mayberry Farms is your premier, pick-your-own strawberry farm and home to high-quality soap & skincare products. Strawberries are our jam! We work very hard all year to grow fresh, delicious and beautiful strawberries. ![]()
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