Leamington greenhouse producing fresh strawberries in February
Jonathan Pinto | CBC News | Posted: February 19, 2016 5:51 PM | Last Updated: February 19, 2016
Windsor Morning's Jonathan Pinto learns about the greenhouse-grown strawberries at Orangeline Farms
Orangeline Farms is a Leamington, Ont.-based greenhouse grower that sells their produce under the name "Zing! Healthy Foods."
While the majority of their crop are peppers of various shapes, sizes and heat, they're also one of the first companies in Ontario to grow strawberries in greenhouses.
In Ontario, strawberry season traditionally takes place in June and July. You can also sometimes find hardier day-neutral strawberries from May to October.
Now, thanks to greenhouse technology, you can enjoy fresh, Ontario strawberries in the dead of winter.
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Where can I find greenhouse strawberries?
Only one store in Windsor-Essex currently sells Orangeline's greenhouse-grown strawberries: Fred's Farm Fresh.
They're located at 2144 Huron Church Rd. in Windsor, just north of the E.C. Row Expressway.
Look for the green clamshell packaging with "Zing Healthy Foods" and the Foodland Ontario logo on the label.