Strawberries
The History of Strawberries
Facts about the strawberry
- First to ripen in the Northeast.
- By the 1300's the strawberry was in cultivation in Europe.
- It was not until the late 1700's that garden strawberry made its way (back) to the Americas, and by 1825 strawberry production was well-established in the United States.
Origin of the strawberry
It originated in Europe in the 18th century. Most countries developed their own varieties during the 19th century, and those are often specially suitable for the climate, day length, altitude, or type of production required in a particular region.