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What to know about strawberry picking season in New Jersey

News 12’s Lauren Due visits Alstede Farms in Chester, right in time for strawberry picking season.

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Jun 1, 2023, 6:34 AM

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Some of the best strawberries come from the Garden State and they are ready for picking. This is usually the first sign that summer has arrived at Alstede Farms in Chester.

News 12 New Jersey’s Lauren Due visits the fruit-picking farm, and finds out about the crops this year, plus tips for picking strawberry, blueberries and more.

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