Strawberry Picking

Saw the sign on Raleigh Road for Smiths Strawberries...but can we pick them yet or are they just selling right now.(Can't pick today..RAIN..but hopefully next week?)
THANKS

 

I saw the signs also and was surprised at how early it is this year. I think that you should be able to pick,might want to give them a call before driving over there. #934-1700.

 

According to their Facebook page, they were planning on opening to pick starting today.

 

I picked an overflowing bucket yesterday in no time at all! The plants are loaded with ripe and unripe berries! :hurray:

 

How is the aroma?

 

Are they really sweet? The last couple of years the ones we have picked elsewhere have not been sweet enough.

 

THanks for the responses! Will be picking one day this week Like to avoid the weekend crowds.

 

I don't know why you would want to pick them yourself, LOL. I picked too many as a kid on my Grandmother's farm, I HATE picking them! But I love some homemade preserves, etc. I will wait til Lee's get's theirs in.:jester:

Happy picking!!

 

I came by Porters on my way home from Fuquay-Varina today... they had some great strawberries. I might have to make some chocolate mousse to dip them in!

:jester:

 

Porters is THE best! thanks for letting me know they have theirs. will go get a couple of buckets today! :hurray:

and I am like kdc....why would you pick them? no way!!:cheers:

 

Honestly, I LOVE picking berries...strawberry and blueberry...as long as I don't have to do it as my job ever again. One spring of picking strawberries...ugh! Anyway, it is stress reliever to me! When I am at the field, I will offer to pick for others so they can get the cheaper price.

 

Is there a blueberry farm around here?

 

I know there is a blueberry place on the Archer Lodge side, I will have to find the sign again, I didnt get around to it last year so I have to find it again.. if anyone knows that would be great!

Thanks

 

There is also Dr. Youngs Blueberry farm on Hwy 210 heading towards Angier.

http://www.dryoungspondberryfarm.com/index.shtml

 

Creekside Farm - Selma, NC

They have a booth at the Clayton farmer's market every year ... blueberries are EXCELLENT!! Great people, too - love chatting with them every week. You can go pick your own, or buy 'em already picked.

 

Same question,do they taste sweet? Just wondering since it's so early...,thanks!