at Springridge FarmPick-your-own Strawberries are now finished for the 2010 season.
During strawberry season the fields are open for picking from 9-4 daily. The price of pick our own strawberries is $2.50 per pound. Wooden baskets are available ($2.50) for picking or you can bring your own container.
Ready picked strawberries are picked FRESH DAILY and available in the farm market (weather permitting).
Also available: Sweet Peas and Sweet Cherries.
Also available: Sweet Peas and Sweet Cherries.
Ready picked strawberry prices:
1.5 litre basket $7
4 litre basket $16
Flat $35
Try some of our delicious Strawberry Recipes!
Picking Tips
Check our website or call ahead 905-878-4908 before planning your trip!
Dress and prepare for the weather: sun hat, sunscreen, water etc.
If possible, come first thing in the morning and during the week to avoid midday heat and the weekend crowds.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable picking experience 1 adult per 4 children max in the strawberry patch. Thank you.
Strawberry Care
Refrigerate and use your strawberries as soon as possible. To wash, place your berries in a colander and give them a quick spray of cold water. Do not hull your berries until just before serving. Freezing Strawberries
With Sugar: Hull and slice berries. Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 4 cups sliced berries. Package and freeze.Without Sugar: Hull berries, place whole on cookie sheets and freeze. Package quickly and return to freezer.
Strawberry Facts
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
Strawberries are low in fat, low in calories; high in vitamin C, fibre, folic acid and potassium.
Are you making Strawberry Jam?
Please no smoking, no dogs, no outside food on the farm property. Thank you