Strawberries:

• Strawberries are the only fruit that has their seed on the outside.
• Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
• There is a museum in Belgium just for strawberries.
• Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
• 94% of US households consume strawberries each year.
• The average American eats 3.4 lbs. of fresh strawberries each year.
• An average strawberry has 200 seeds.
• Over 53% of seven- nine year olds pick strawberries as their favorite fruit.