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    It’s Strawberry Season in Michigan, Here’s Where To Go

    2021-06-14

    Strawberry season is here, and we absolutely must enjoy this mouthwatering fruit quickly. Similar to a Michigan summer, the season for strawberries is a short one. This season runs about 3 to 4 weeks, but there is a lot to take into consideration with this timeline as it totally depends on the crop, the weather and the farm location. Now, just think about all of those desserts that can be make with the baskets of strawberries you pick this season.

    Strawberry picking is a popular thing to do here in Michigan. Michigan strawberries are some of the best especially when picked at the perfect timing; when the strawberry is ripe, sweet and red throughout. It is actually quite an enjoyable activity as the sun is beating on your back while you pick each sweet and juicy strawberry off the vine; and indulging on a few inbetween each pick.

    Many strawberry picking locations already have baskets of fruit picked that can be purchased, or you can pick them yourself. Prices are different depending on the location so it can be best to call ahead of time for prices, picking times, availability and guidelines. Check out this list below of popular places in Metro Detroit to pick strawberries and then see below for tips. For U-pick farms outside of metro Detroit, go to michiganfarmfun.com.

    Blake's Backyard

    5590 Van Dyke, Almont, MI / 810-798-3251 / blakefarms.com/almontgardencenter

    Blake's Big Apple Orchard

    71485 North Ave., Armada. MI / 586-784-9710 / blakefarms.com/bigapple

    Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill

    17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI / 586-784-5343 / blakefarms.com/orchardcidermill

    Diederich's Berry and Produce Farm

    3537 Morrice Road, Webberville, MI / 517-521-4667 / Facebook Page

    Middleton Berry Farm

    4790 Oakwood, Ortonville, MI / 248-831-1004 / middletonberryfarm.com

    Rowe's Produce Farm

    10570 Martz, Ypsilanti, MI / 734-482-8538 / rowesproducefarm.com

    Spicer Orchards

    10411 Clyde, Fenton, MI / 810-632-7692 / spicerorchards.com

    Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill

    63260 Van Dyke, Washington Township, MI / 586-752-2989 / verellenorchards.com

    Westview Orchards

    65075 Van Dyke, Washington Township, MI / 586-752-3123 / westvieworchards.com

    Whittaker's Berry Farm

    6724 Todd, Ida, MI / 734-269-6612 / whittakersberryfarm.com

    STRAWBERRY PICKING TIPS

    Unlike some fruits that continue to ripen once they are picked, strawberries stop ripening once they are removed from strawberry plant. If you want the sweetest taste, be sure to look for bright, red berries. The orangey-red with white pieces won’t taste sweet and will be tarte. On picking day, make sure to bring water and your own reusable containers to save on having to buy baskets there.

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    your daddy
    2021-06-15
    strawberry festival in Belleville this weekend.
    Nunya damn business
    2021-06-14
    I love the festivities at Strawberry Festival time
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