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Start of summer also means the start of strawberry season on Long Island

The popular fruit is ready for picking at farm stands across Long Island. It's a very short season since strawberries are usually finished by Father's Day.

News 12 Staff

Jun 4, 2021, 10:13 AM

Updated 1,285 days ago

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June means the start of summer, graduations, and lots of weddings. On Long Island, that also means strawberry season!
The popular fruit is ready for picking at farm stands across Long Island. It's a very short season since strawberries are usually finished by Father's Day.
But between now and then, lots of Long Islanders will be visiting farms on the East End where they can pick their own.
For a list of area farms where you can buy or pick-your-own strawberries, head to this website.