Rain, Fungus; UC Facing Underwhelming Strawberry Season
Be prepared. The amount of quality strawberries limited across the Upper Cumberland this year. Local Strawberry Farmer Karen McCulley said the strawberry season starts in April and ends in early June. McCulley said she has been growing strawberries for 26 years and that this year has been the worst. “We had about two and a […]
Upper Cumberland Seeing “Wonderful” Strawberry Crop
Upper Cumberland farmers seeing a “wonderful” strawberry crop this year. Amazin’ Acres Co-Owners Karen McCulley said that the mark of a good strawberry has to do with taste and texture. She said that’s why customers should shop from local farms as opposed to grocery stores. “Shipping berries are firmer and they’re harder on the inside,” […]
