Strawberry Palace on US 60 Plant City, FL. Pick your Own!! 4/10/10
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This was an unusual growing season because it got to below freezing several times. In order to preserve the plants and fruit the growers watered 24 /7. The result is huge, flavorful berries. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACRPpjf-p_q04hP7OQHzGsfgaKKH0DavdzMHfKbB3y3xpeDaAOpzqi2AuYpberIHsuAWUWXB5eWH_mrr4zGpEwHvifERCsQ2s1_Zy0G1QzfFLIzGHIIPIOuAafbGKbpkLjJyzUf2LDYzo/s320/gene+picking+straw+2+qt+%241.00+4-10-10.jpg)
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Gotta wash them.
Cut 'em up
Mash 'em
Add the sugar and cook them
Finished product. That full flat made over 12 pints of preserves / sauce.