Fruit

Strawberries: when it's in season and what to cook

Strawberries are usually at their best from April to June across much of the US.

April, May, June

How to pick it

Look for bright red berries all the way to the green cap; they do not ripen after picking.

How to keep it

Refrigerate unwashed in a single layer if you can and use within a couple of days.

Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.

Recipes with strawberries

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