Who owns Lewis Farms?
owner Jackie Lewis
“Everybody always and laughs and says, ‘Oh, we know it’s spring when Lewis Farms opens,’” Lewis Farms owner Jackie Lewis said. Lewis Nursery and Farms in Wilmington, the popular strawberry picking farm, dates all the way back to the early 1900’s.
Does Lewis Farms still have strawberries?
Today, Lewis Nursery and Farms is managed by Cal and its loyal and capable staff. Over the past 60 years, Lewis Farms has diversified from growing strawberries and strawberry plants, to the added production of blueberries and blackberries.
What time does Lewis Farms close?
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Do strawberries grow back after being picked?
As long as you take proper care of them, they will come back. You should not have to replant them. The number of berries you get depends on the amount of nutrients the strawberry plants get. If they are tightly packed in a container, they won’t do well.
Should I cut the flowers off my strawberry plant?
A. During the first growing season, all the blossoms should be removed from June-bearing strawberries. If the flowers are allowed to develop into berries, their development will reduce plant growth, runner production, and the size of next year’s crop.
How many strawberries should I plant for a family of 4?
Planting For a Family of Four To grow enough berries — 20 pounds — to feed a typical family of four, the Louisiana State University Extension office recommends planting a 15-foot row of strawberries. With June-bearing plants grown in a matted-row system and spaced 18 inches apart, you will need 10 plants.
What are Seascape strawberries?
Seascape strawberries are small, herbaceous, perennial plants that grow to only 12-18 inches (30.5-45.5 cm). As mentioned, Seascape strawberries are everbearing strawberries, which means they produce their delectable fruit throughout the growing season.