Strawberry Trivia

• Stilwell berries are known for being bright red, small, sweet, flavorful and juicy.

• Stilwell is good for growing strawberries because of the rocky, slightly acidic soil and good drainage.

• Below the ground in Stilwell lays chert rock, which breaks down into the soil and gives the Stilwell strawberries a unique taste.

• Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. Those seeds are called achenes, and each one is technically its own fruit.

• A single strawberry can have around 200 seeds.

• The average strawberry is about 91% water.

• Strawberries must be picked fully ripe, because they do not continue ripening after harvest.

• Strawberries can be red, white, or even yellow, depending on the variety.

• They’re naturally low in calories but high in antioxidants.

• The classic pairing of strawberries and cream dates back to at least
  the 1500s.