Farm in North Carolina opens a week early for strawberry season

Farm in North Carolina opens a week early for strawberry season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Carrigan Farms wasn't supposed to open until next week, but strawberry season for them started a little earlier. "We had a few 80-degree days last week," said William Carrigan, a fifth-generation Carrigan farm owner. "That really ripened up the fruit. We got a lot of red fruit out here, so we've got people out here to come and pick them." Carrigan said there are still some green strawberries, but overall, th…

Strawberry farms to visit for peak picking season in North and South Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Strawberry picking season has officially arrived! Here are the farms that are welcoming families for strawberry picking: Black's Peaches Black’s Peaches promotes pick-your-own as a meaningful experience for the entire family. Beginning April 15, pick-your-own strawberries will be available. This year, pick-your-own peaches will also be available for the month of July. 1800 Black Hwy., York, S.C. PYO Hours: Mo…