Spring into strawberry season with these fun facts about North Carolina’s thriving strawberry industry.
- Strawberries are grown on 340 farms in North Carolina.
- The state’s strawberry industry is almost entirely based on small- to medium-sized family farms.
- Strawberry season in North Carolina runs from mid-April through late May.
- Common strawberry varieties grown in North Carolina include Chandler, Galletta, Albion and Jewell cultivars.
- Strawberries are members of the rose family.
- Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Sources: NC State Extension Service, North Carolina Ag Mag, USDA NASS
