10/15/2026
Strawberry Watch 2027 — week 2: a closer look at field preparation.
The compost has been spread, and the field has been disked. Disking mixes the compost into the soil and breaks up large clumps of dirt as we prepare the ground for the strawberry crop.
You can also see the aftermath of the weekend’s rain. The furrows hadn’t been made yet, so water ran through the lowest parts of the field, creating crevices in the soil. The field will be worked again this week as preparation continues.
Field preparation is part of the strawberry story, long before the berries arrive. We’ll keep checking in each Wednesday evening as this field progresses toward the main season in March.
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