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Jerry's Strawberries
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Jerry's Berries are a sweeter and softer berry that has been developed as a produce stand-only strawberry. Most of the berries are smaller but don't let their size fool you! They pack more sweet juicy flavor than any native strawberry variety around.
Limited season and quantities are available from March through June
Jerry's Berries are Galante strawberries, a proprietary variety that produces lower yields than the mainstream berries, making it a boutique variety. Rutiz Farm is just one of two growers in the U.S. of this special strawberry delicacy.
Strawberies are known as a "super food". They pack in more vitamin C than any other berry. One cup equals 70 percent of the recommended daily intake. They also contain cancer-fighting antioxidants.
These berries are eat-from-the-basket sweet! They can also make an excellent no-sugar needed puree and are great for a fresh strawberry vinaigrette!
The Galante Strawberry is a variety native to Europe. It was originally developed specifically to be able to grow with no pesticides and very little fertilizer, much like a wild berry. Unlike the bigger, harder berries these berries are bread to be soft, which lends to its sweet taste and texture.
Recipes that include Jerry's Strawberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Jerry's Berries are a sweeter and softer berry that has been developed as a produce stand-only strawberry. Most of the berries are smaller but don't let their size fool you! They pack more sweet juicy flavor than any native strawberry variety around.
Seasons/Availability
Limited season and quantities are available from March through June
Current Facts
Jerry's Berries are Galante strawberries, a proprietary variety that produces lower yields than the mainstream berries, making it a boutique variety. Rutiz Farm is just one of two growers in the U.S. of this special strawberry delicacy.
Nutritional Value
Strawberies are known as a "super food". They pack in more vitamin C than any other berry. One cup equals 70 percent of the recommended daily intake. They also contain cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Applications
These berries are eat-from-the-basket sweet! They can also make an excellent no-sugar needed puree and are great for a fresh strawberry vinaigrette!
Geography/History
The Galante Strawberry is a variety native to Europe. It was originally developed specifically to be able to grow with no pesticides and very little fertilizer, much like a wild berry. Unlike the bigger, harder berries these berries are bread to be soft, which lends to its sweet taste and texture.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Jerry's Strawberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
