Summer trip to Carlsbad California strawberry farms
Strawberry picking
“A farm includes the passion of the farmer’s heart, the interest of the farm’s customers, the biological activity in the soil, the pleasantness of the air about the farm — it’s everything touching, emanating from, and supplying that piece of landscape. ”
Hey! You are from India, you might have grown up on a farm right? Is your dad a farmer? Ummm, no. My dad is not a farmer and I did not grow up on a farm. Actually, as a kid, many of my friends might tell stories about growing up on farms, by a pond, riding on a tractor but for me, it was very fascinating to hear about it. I am from the capital city of Gujarat, Gandhinagar which is a bureaucratic city. Neither is it a big city like Mumbai nor is it a village. Though, it used to be a farm patch when my mother was a kid.
I remember my mother narrating to my stories about how she and her brothers used to walk across lush green farms on their way to school. The place where my school Mount Carmel Convent School stands tall now used to be the biggest farm patch in the city. But, all these have just been stories for me as, by the time I was born, my home city was one of the best planned manmade cities in India. However, farms fascinate me and so my recent trip to Carlsbad strawberry farm brings a big smile on my face. It is one of those childhood fantasies that turned reality.
where is carlsbad strawberry farm?
Carlsbad strawberry company is located in Carlsbad city in southern California. It is a "U-pick" farm where you can selectively handpick strawberries for you and your family. The family that owns the farm has been growing strawberries for over four generations. Even the idea of walking across strawberry fields sounds so satisfying. Are you ready for strawberry picking this season?
things to know before you go
Ticket cost - $10/person* (subject to change)
Strawberry season starts: February
Strawberry season ends: July
Age limit: Nope! Everyone is welcome
What to wear/take: Sunscreen, close toe footwear, water
How big is the farm?: 40K acres
Timings: Daily 9 am-6 pm
Time limit: Nope
How does it work: Once you park, you buy a container at the stand then go into the fields and fill your bucket with as many strawberries as you can fit in the bucket; you can take as many pictures as you want while customers are there.
Are containers provided: Yes, you can only use the containers provided by us.
tips to pick best strawberries
Wash and sanitize your hands before you start picking strawberries
Pick a particular row and follow the direction from start to end.
Do not jump from one row to another as it can damage the plants.
Only pick full red ripe strawberries. Strawberries do not grow once they are off the plant.
Hold the stem approximately 1-inch above the berry and pluck it to avoid bruising the berry.
Sever the stem with pressure from your thumbnail while slightly twisting the stem.
Pick the ones that are out in the sun.
Size does not matter, ripeness does.
Enjoy eating strawberries while picking them
Click memorable pictures
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