Handley speaks with Maine Public about strawberry crop
David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with Maine Public for a report about this season’s strawberry crop. Handley said the cold, wet spring means a later start this year. “There’ll be some berries to pick in southern Maine next week, maybe a few this weekend, but I think right now what’s ripening is being picked and sold at the stands because there isn’t enough ripening at one time to open for pick-your-own yet,” he said. One benefit of a later season, Handley said, is the chance for families to pick after school lets out. He added the crop has potential for decent yields and fruit size.