The 2009 season has started with local berries appearing in stores.
The current crop is early season and so some of the berries out there are a bit green, in some brands cases too green.
Strawberries with more than 20% green/white shoulders (the part near the calyx) will not be very sweet and a bit crunchy. Ideally look for berries with as little green shoulder as possible.
The season will be in full swing around Labour Weekend.
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