Posted August 30, 2019
Strawberries are one of the summer’s finest fruits. It’s long-awaited, excitedly sought-after, and delightedly indulged in–but unfortunately, it’s one of the most difficult fruits to keep fresh. There’s something about this ground-dwelling plant that makes them difficult to keep delicious after harvesting. While on the vine, they are easily accessible to insects, but also to any and all bacteria that dwell above the soil. Strawberries are extremely susceptible to disease and fungi, so even when you wash away dust and dirt, you might be leaving behind a more destructive evil. Read more.