Ridgeview Farm in Middlefield is pleased to announce that strawberry season is right around the corner. Strawberry picking is one of the first signs that summer is near in Northeast Ohio. After the long winter, everyone is ready for summer!
“I am surprised how well the strawberry plants look after the harsh winter. I covered the berries with a blanket of straw that protect them. We expect to pick the first strawberry around June 10. The prime week for picking will be June 16 through June 28,” said farmer Steve Grover.
The forecast for June is warmer temperatures and not too much rain. “This forecast will work in our favor. The heat will help dry the strawberry fields out faster. Sunshine will make strawberries sweeter. Strawberries are very temperamental; they need just the right amount of moisture and sunlight to make them tasty and nice-sized,” explains Grover.
The farm is located in 5488 Kinsman Rd, (State Route 87) Mesopotamia Township, right on top of Mespo Hill, 3 ½ miles East of Middlefield.
Fields will open to the public around June 10. Customers are encouraged to check the farm’s website or call the farm office at 440-693-4000 for field conditions and pre-picked strawberries.
The farm market stand is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
