Storing & Preparing Berries
~Sort berries, discarding mushy or spoiled berries.
~Store in a colander in the refrigerator for air circulation. Do not cover them.
~Remove caps of strawberries only after washing. Pat dry with a paper towel. Wash just before using.
~Serve as soon as possible. Berries do not ripen further once picked.
Berry Equivalents
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the same as 1 liter and weighs 1.25 lbs (or 600- 625 g). 1 quart is normally enough for 4 servings .
Strawberry Sites
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/strawberries/growing.html Excellent website put out by the University of Illinois.
www.learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf/A1597.pdf
Strawberry growing tips by the University of Wisconsin