Berries 'n Cream

Timetable for crops

​Crawford

Freezing 

If not processing right away, pick with stems on and put directly in your refrigerator without washing.

Fresh Northwest fruit only keeps 2-3 days in a refrigerator before spoiling, less if left unrefrigerated.

Measuring Strawberries

Strawberries:

  • Early June

Raspberries:

  • Sorry, not available this year due to weather extremes

Marionberries:

  • Mid July

Blueberries:

  • Late July

Sliced Strawberries

  1. Slice the strawberries
  2. Add a small amount of sugar
  3. Place in plastic freezer bag

Whole Strawberries

  1. Wash and let dry completely
  2. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze individually
  3. When frozen, place in plastic freezer bag
  4. Take out and enjoy in the winter for an extra special treat!

1 pint = 1 small basket

1 pint = 3 cups whole berries

1 pint = 1 2/3 cups pureed berries

1 pint = 2 1/4 cups sliced berries

2 pints = 1 quart

2 pints or 1 quart = 1 1/2 pounds


One batch of freezer jam uses 2-3 pints of strawberries.

Handling tips for strawberries