Strawberries are a member of the rose family (rosaceae) taxonomically. Fragaria Anananassa, the modern garden variety of strawberry species commonly cultivated for commercial agricultural purposes, is a genetic hybrid combination of two separate wild progenitor species; Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chiloensis. The first original specimen of the Anananassa hybrid was first recognized only 300 years ago.

     Offering 60mg of ascorbic acid per 100grams, strawberries actually provide higher concentrations of vitamin C than oranges do, relative to weight and size. They also provide a wide array of beneficial phytochemical compounds which have displayed powerful therapeutic properties in a variety of clinical trails.(see our strawberries blog post for more details)

    The flavor of a strawberry harvest is greatly influenced by the local climate/weather conditions and soil fertility. Their chosen stage of ripeness when harvested is a crucial factor regarding their taste profile. Plus they are known to be a resilient cultivar, adapting to even the most adverse and unfavorable growth conditions, so it is important to know about your source and be sure that it is dependable and reliable in regards to maintaining quality growth parameters.