Story Title: Strawberries
Episode 1: WA's Great Gardens
Date: 17 October 2010
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane

Perth is home to the best Spring strawberries in Australia and one of the best places to buy these are from your local market.

Fresh tips from the farmers market

• The WA strawberry season is from June to December and is available from Kalamunda Farmers Market.
• Pick medium sized berries for max flavour.

• For the fullest flavour from home-grown fruit, pick the berries at the right degree of ripeness. They are at their best when each fruit is three-quarters red.
• Keep a watch out, as the fruit ripens quite quickly and can deteriorate or be eaten up by tiny garden creatures.
• To avoid bruising ripe fruit, harvest it using scissors and leave a small piece of stalk attached.
• The best way to store strawberries is in the fridge for a few days.
• Always remove any crushed/spoiled berries as they will contaminate the good ones.
• Strawberries can be frozen, spray with lemon juice to help maintain the red colour.

Contact
Steve Harrap - Market Manager
PO Box 417 Kalamunda WA 6926
P: 0425 890 146
E: farmersmarket@kalamundachamber.com
Central Mall, Kalamunda (Every Sunday from 8am)
www.kalamundachamber.com

Swan Valley Gourmet Fungi
Lot 213 Toodyay Rd
Gidgegannup WA 6083.
P: 08 9574 6540 ~~~