We've all been there: You dig into a perfectly bright container of strawberries, only to pick off the top layer of perfect berries and see...wrinkly and spotty little fiends that don't exactly look appetizing. Thankfully, one Facebook user has shared a hack for making those little strawberries look as good as new.
Facebook user Brittany King shared this hack (though she noted we should actually be praising her friend Lilly!) that only involves a bucket of ice water. You're probably pretty familiar with this trick that can revive things like wilted greens, but it turns out it works with wilted strawberries too.
All you have to do is pop these "sad" strawberries into a bucket of ice water for 20 minutes and boom! They're back to being bright red and perfectly juicy again. As Totallythebomb.com noted, this isn't going to work with strawberries that have actually gone bad (please don't pop moldy strawberries into an ice bath and eat them!!!) but if they have a few imperfections, this should do the trick.
Brittany's post has been shared more than 200,000 times, which certainly makes me feel a little bit better because I am apparently not the only one unaware of this super simple trick! You can also keep your strawberries fresh by waiting to wash them before you use them, popping a paper towel in the bottom of your container to absorb moisture, or just by eating them the same day you get them from the store! That last hack isn't the most practical, but let's face it, strawberries never last too long in my home.
You're probably pretty familiar with this trick that can revive things like wilted greens, but it turns out it works with wilted strawberries too. All you have to do is pop these "sad" strawberries into a bucket of ice water for 20 minutes and boom! They're back to being bright red and perfectly juicy again.
Keep those little, frilly green stems on your fresh strawberries when storing in the refrigerator. Having the stems intact will protect the interior of your berries and prolong their shelf life.
Quick fixes for waterlogged soil are essential to revitalize your strawberries. If you're dealing with a soggy situation, consider mixing in sand or perlite to enhance soil structure. This can create the much-needed air pockets that prevent roots from drowning.
Diagnosing the Cause of Drooping Strawberry Leaves
Identifying signs of overwatering and underwatering is crucial for strawberry plants. Overwatered soil that remains soggy beyond 24 hours is a red flag. Conversely, underwatering leaves the topsoil dry, leading to wilted, crispy leaves.
Give plants 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly, and avoid wetting the leaves. Promote excellent fruit production by keeping plants fed with a continuous-release fertilizer. Harvest ripe strawberries in the cool of morning and refrigerate them right away.
So what do you do if your strawberries have been in the fridge too long and start to look a bit soft and sad? Pop them in some ice water and they'll quickly firm up and regain their vibrant colour.
Rinse with vinegar solution: Soak strawberries in a vinegar solution (one-part white vinegar and three parts water) for a few minutes. Then drain them, pat them dry, and place them on a clean paper towel in a glass container. Loosely place the lid on and store in the refrigerator.
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