The Packer reported today that Florida’s strawberry harvest began this year in early November, considerably earlier than its usual start in late November.  This is due in large part to the unusually warm temperatures that were seen in October and November, hastening the ripening of the berries and allowing growers to start picking sooner than usual.

You can read their story at https://www.thepacker.com/news/florida-begins-strawberry-harvesting-early.

Source:  USDA ARS
Source: USDA ARS