Friday Street Farm

Kent and strawberries seem to go together like peas and pods. This is because Kent has the perfect soil and Climate in order to grow them. We are still one of a diminishing number of growers that believe in growing strawberries in the soil. We do not use imported peat or hydroponics to produce our crop. A strawberry from Kent that has gained its flavour from the soils of this county is something that we believe in. Picking starts in late May and we continue production right through to the start of October when an early frost and diminishing light quantities put pay to our efforts.

We try to market our strawberries in a similar manner to our asparagus, attempting to supply as locally as possible. The majority are distributed by Norman Collett but we do also supply local farm shops. Our strawberries will also be featuring at Lord’s this year!

Strawberries have many health benefits. Antioxidants help to protect cell structure within the body’s organs. The large quantities of Ellagitannin found in strawberries make you three times less likely to develop cancer in later life. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C. Just one cup of strawberries will give 136% of your daily minimum need, much better than an orange can provide. Vitamins K and B5 can also be found in abundance. They are also a wonderful source of dietary fibre, potassium, folate, riboflavin, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6, magnesium and copper. Plus, let’s face it, they taste absolutely fantastic!