The strawberry season varies depending on the location and climate. In general, strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and early summer months. However, advances in transportation and refrigeration have allowed for strawberries to become a seasonless fruit, and they can be grown in any state and then trucked all over the country. Here are some more specific details about the strawberry season in different regions:

• Southern California: The best time to go strawberry picking is between April and June.
• Florida: Strawberry season can start as early as the end of February.
• Deep South (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi): Prime berry season is in late April and May.
• Middle part of the country (Illinois): May and June are typically the best months.
• Northern California: The prime time for harvesting juicy berries lies between April and July, with the peak of the season in early summer.
• Colder climates and mountainous landscapes (Montana, Colorado): Strawberry season typically starts in June and July.

Its important to note that the exact month of the strawberry season can vary depending on growing conditions and other factors. When buying strawberries, look for a consistent, deep, shiny red color, plump shape, and no blemishes. They should have a noticeable strawberry scent and a medium firmness. If theyre too hard and partly white, that is an indication they are not yet ripe.