About Gieringers Family Farm

To freeze your Strawberries you will want to first wash them. Then remove the top and core from the berry. A good trick to removing the tops is by using a sturdy straw. (The bendable kind do not work well!) Poke the straw through the bottom of the berry aiming it toward the center of the top. Press through until the core and the top easily pops free from the rest of the strawberry. 

After you have washed your strawberries and removed the tops, place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. A single layer spread across the cookie sheet works best. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the strawberries are completely frozen (typically about 1 hour). By doing this you prevent the berries from sticking together. Once your berries are frozen, gently transfer the berries into a freezer tight bag. Remember, frozen strawberries will be slightly softer after thawing when compared to fresh fruit. 

• Unlike other fruits, Strawberries do not continue to ripen after being picked. 
• Strawberries are a perennial plant that will remain productive for about 5 years. 
• Strawberries wear their seeds on the outside, with the average berry containing approximately 200 seeds. 
• Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. 
• Strawberries are members of the rose family. 
• There's a museum in Belgium that is dedicated entirely to Strawberries. 
• Strawberries can also be pickled. 
• 70% of a Strawberry's roots are located in the top 3 inches of soil. 
• The flavor of a Strawberry is influenced by weather, the variety and stage of ripeness when harvested. 
• Strawberries are grown in every state  in the United States and every province in Canada. 
• Strawberries are delicate and require gentle handling to prevent bruising.