Strawberry Alarm Clock: Pick Your Own Strawberries Near Acton

Charlene Arsenault (Patch Staff) also contributed to this report

ACTON, MA—June means fresh local strawberry time of year, and several farms in the region offer pick-your-own.

Mass Grown Fun Facts
Strawberries ares a perennial belong to the rose family. They are the first local ripe fruit in the Spring. They are also one of three the native fruits in Massachusetts, along with cranberries and blueberries.

According to WebMD, strawberries are among the top-20 fruits in antioxidant capacity, and about eight strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange. Strawberries are known to protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower blood pressure and guard against cancer. 

Check out some of the farms closest to Acton listed here, or find places for locally grown strawberries here »

• Verrill Farms, Concord
• Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln
• Parlee's Farm, Chelmsford
• Hanson Farm, Framingham
• Indian Head Farm, Berlin

Call ahead to check on the availability of strawberries before heading out.
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