Strawberry time

[benthephysicist]

Originally Posted by evaofnc

blech they can keep their bland California strawberries. They can't begin to compare to our amazing NC berries.

Isnt that the argument that Californians make about their produce versus NC produce?

[evaofnc]

Even California farmers admit their strawberries are grown for shelf life, not flavor. In order for a soft berry to get from the West Coast to here without rotting it's picked before it has a chance to develop most of its sugars and then gassed to have it ripen red. Learned about the strawberry industry in one of my classes at State; really interesting stuff.

[lottamoxie]

Buckwheat Farm in Apex is selling theirs for $1.65 per lb.

[michgc]

I paid $1.55 per pound at Oakley. The other one I looked at (Jean's) was the same price.

ETA: This is one of the best sites to find Pick-Your-Own farms. I've been using the site for years: www.pickyourown.org

Here are the farms in central NC (scroll down a bit to find your county): http://www.pickyourown.org/NCpiedmont.htm

[pumpkin5]

Just went to Prince Farm today in Apex on Salem St. heard about it from a friend. The strawberries were very nice, big and ripe I bought pre picked but you can pick your own.

[lottamoxie]

Prince Farm? Never heard of it and there is nothing on the Internet with that name in Apex.

In Apex I've seen:

- Buckwheat Farm
- DJ's Berry Patch
- Jean's Berry Patch

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by lottamoxie

Prince Farm? Never heard of it and there is nothing on the Internet with that name in Apex.

In Apex I've seen:

- Buckwheat Farm
- DJ's Berry Patch
- Jean's Berry Patch

Try on the south side of South Salem Street, across from Apex-Barbecue Road.

[pumpkin5]

Originally Posted by lottamoxie

Prince Farm? Never heard of it and there is nothing on the Internet with that name in Apex.

In Apex I've seen:

- Buckwheat Farm
- DJ's Berry Patch
- Jean's Berry Patch

I know I looked it up too after she told me about it, finally found the actual address it is 913 S. Salem St.

[MB1972]

The strawberries in North Carolina are just lovely! The best I've ever had!

[meanieme]

How's the farm near Brier Creek? What's it called and how much is it there.