Nova Scotia strawberry growers see bumper crop

While the strawberry season began slow in Nova Scotia, that is beginning to change for growers in the region who are seeing a bumper crop this year.

“It’s a good year for us so we want to make sure that everybody out there in the consumer world buys Nova Scotia berries,” said Josh Oulton of TapRoot Farms.

Farmers say the right amount of rain – and sun – have led to the bumper crop. The excellent strawberry season is leading to more people picking their own berries across the province.

“Busy U-Picks, very very busy U-Picks. U-picks are actually selling out. Some had to close early,” said Marlene Huntley, Executive Director with Horticulture Nova Scotia.

“This year, they’re busy and they’re happy. So there’s been beautiful days to get out and pick so it’s really brilliant when people get out and buy them in stores or markets or pick your own.”

The strawberry industry is worth $20 million annually, making it an important part of the Nova Scotia economy. It’s expected Nova Scotia strawberries will be available until the end of October.

Source: globalnews.ca