Strawberry Picking Season Kicks Off Across Minnesota

(Anoka, MN) — Strawberry season is officially underway in Minnesota, with farms across the state opening their fields to eager pickers. But farmers say timing is everything. Strawberries are sensitive to weather, so daily ripeness can vary. Growers say the darker the berry the better. The strawberry season typically runs through early July, so fans of the sweet red fruit have just a few short weeks to fill their baskets.