VARIETÀ DI FRAGOLA
Strawberries are available on the market from March through June.
There are a number of varieties available: those most widely cultivated in southern Italy are Chandler, Pajaro, Tudla and Miranda, while in the north we find Marmolada, Elsanta, Idea, Cesena, Dana, Gea, Honeoye and the field crop Addie.

THE STRAWBERRY CALENDAR

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Harvest period

Market presence

MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, healthy fruit with a homogeneous appearance.
Bright color and no dampness.

Colour
Skin: bright red
Pulp: red with whitish veins

Shape
Conical or elongated conical, with rounded, pointed tip

Flavor and texture
Medium pulp consistency, medium-sweet flavor, slightly tart and somewhat fragrant.

Sale period
15^th March through 20^th June

Storage
The product may be stored at 8 °C for 48 hours after arriving at the warehouse.
It is not recommended to extend this period, to prevent the color from darkening.

Handling
All handling is discouraged given the delicate nature of the product.

Things to avoid
Brisk temperature changes, which will lead to condensation on the fruit.
Do not stack the product to avoid damage.

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