Strawberry Fun Facts

In honor of National Strawberry Day on February 27th, we thought we would share some fun facts about strawberries that you may or may not know about. Below is a list of the facts that hopefully you will find interesting!

1. Most fruits have seeds on the inside of them, but the strawberry is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside.
2. Do you like roses? Well, then you should know that strawberries are part of the rose family.
3. If you ever visit Belgium then be sure to visit The Strawberry Museum as it is dedicated to the strawberry.
4. In ancient Rome, people thought Strawberries had some medical benefits.
5. Native Americans began eating strawberries first, before the European settled in America.
6. In the U.S., about 80% of strawberries are produced in California.
7. Strawberries are perennial plants and when they do grow back each spring, they plant can last about five years.
8. If you are planning to store strawberries, do not wash them until you are ready to eat them, as water can spoil them.
9. You can find strawberries grown in every state in the U.S.
10. Each spring, the strawberry is the first fruit to ripen.

Hope you enjoyed reading these fun facts about strawberries and maybe you can impress others with your knowledge of strawberries! Enjoy National Strawberry Day and don’t forget to eat some strawberries!