How Long Do Strawberries Last (And Why)?

Exact Answer: 3 to 7 Days

Strawberry is a fruit from the Plantae kingdom and the hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. Strawberries are famous for their shape, color, aroma, juicy texture, and sweetness. They are used in many forms like in jam, in fruit custard, ice cream, milkshakes, etc.

Women’s makeup products like lip balm, lipstick, facewash, blush are also made from artificial strawberries, perfume, etc. The first strawberry seeds were found in Brittany, France. The woodland strawberry was the first strawberry that was discovered in the 17th century. Each achene outside the strawberry is considered as the ovaries of the flower, with a seed inside it.

How Long Do Strawberries Last?

The lifecycle of strawberries is very long and much more complicated. Strawberries are a wonderful fruit in all respects. The growth of strawberries takes a year and then repeats annually. Strawberries begin their lifecycle from runner plants, or with their seeds. Brown leaves show the life cycle unto death.

We don’t know seeds come first or fruit but yes the life cycle of strawberries is known. Strawberries are genetic fruits. Strawberries germinate especially in months of winter and spring. Once the strawberry plant is matured means it becomes long enough, they are ready to multiplication and expand. This process takes many days depending on the variety of strawberry seeds. Strawberry seeds come from strawberry flowers and strawberry flowers come from strawberry buds which are in the crown of strawberry plants. The Strawberry plants can live up to 5-6 years. Strawberry plants can reproduce themselves; they are perennials.

Strawberry plants grow by runners and runners are long stems with leaves that can develop their roots in moist soil. This is a very long process to grow strawberries and a very careful process too, which means farmers need to take care of it all the time but the best thing is that they don’t need to struggle because they grow by themselves. Strawberries are one of the most productive plants known to humanity.

Why Do Strawberries Last So Long?

It is a very soft fruit that needs good packaging and storage. Always put your strawberries in a bag pre-frozen.

It is believed that strawberries are fresh for up to two to three days when stored in the refrigerator and frozen strawberries are fresh for up to eight to twelve months and it is said by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). If you plan to freeze strawberries for a long time then slice them and put them in the freezer. Do not forget to remove the crown.

First, clean your strawberries, flash freeze them individually, and then finally store them in your freezer. Refrigeration helps to maintain humidity and keep your berries from losing moisture and becoming dry. It keeps your berries fresh. The taste ranges from tangy to sweet. Once they soften, the taste reduces and the nutritional content also falls down. The berries should always be checked before consumption as some small white worms might infest them.

It is very necessary to put them in cool temperatures otherwise they start decaying. They are highly perishable and do not ripen after being picked. It is best to consume them on time so that these issues do not arise. Strawberries are also used as decorative for some of the common drinks. They are also dipped in chocolate sauce to make a delicious dessert. Preserving strawberries is easier than other fruits.

Conclusion

It is very important to know their life cycle because they are seasonal plants and that’s why they are more costly than other plants. Strawberries are one of those plants that you can grow at your home too.

And they come in many forms and strawberries have many different types. This very beneficial fruit has many vitamins like C, E, K, and many minerals, etc. Storage and reuse of strawberries is a simple process that increases the life of these berries.

Reference

1. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/35280/030707_CORNELL_RELEASES_TW.pdf?sequence=1
2. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1234617