You might be wondering what exactly is a Pineberry. If you know Parkesdale, then you know our history of growing the best and sweetest tasting strawberries. But did you know there's a new berry in town?
As the story goes, a friend brought some white strawberry seeds to the team at the University of Florida IFAS. Pineberry or Pineberries are the result of cross-breeding between the white strawberry seeds ,originally from Japan, and the American counterpart typical red strawberry.
Absolutely. They taste very much like a regular strawberry but have a slight aroma and flavor of a pineapple.
Pineberries are currently in season. They will follow the same schedule as our regular strawberries which are in season from late November through early April.
Pineberries are currently grown in Florida. Our fields are located throughout Dover, Fl.
Pineberries taste like strawberries with a slight pineapple taste. They are juicy and sweet with a little tartness just like a pineapple.
You can find Pineberries at our market located at 3702 W Baker St, Plant City FL. Our market is open everyday from 9 am to 6 pm.
Some Pineberries are all white, while some have a pink-reddish tint to them. Either way, they are a delicious new addition to our family.
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As always, our Strawberry Shortcake is made only with the freshest and sweetest berries Parkesdale has to offer this is why we only make it during strawberry season (Jan 2 to early April). Strawberry Shortcake has to be made with fresh from the fields berries, otherwise it wouldn't be as good.
We also get a lot of questions about our "cake". The secret to our cake is the combination of biscuit and cake. Some people like biscuits while others like angel food cake for their shortcake. After years of making our strawberry shortcake, we've been able to perfect our recipe to please our visitors' taste buds. Our strawberry shortcake is right in the middle and having our fresh Parkesdale berries just takes it over the top to make the best strawberry shortcake you've ever had!
Currently we are open everyday 9am to 6pm
1) Strawberry Shortcake with non-dairy topping $5
2) Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Ice Cream & non-dairy topping $6
3) Sundae Boat - ice cream, berries, non-dairy topping $5
4) A Big Bowl of Sweetened Berries Loads of non-dairy topping $5
5) Strawberry Milkshake $3
6) Vanilla Ice Cream & non-dairy topping $3
7) Cake No Berries - cake, ice cream, non-dairy topping $3.00
8) No-Sugar Berries- A bowl of unsweetened berries with a load of non-dairy topping $5
9) Cake No Sugar Berries - unsweetened berries, sugar in the cake and non-dairy topping $5
]]>Pansies have the most delicate and colorful combinations I have ever seen. Right now, you can find them in yellows, purples and oranges in our greenhouse. Pansies need nutrient-rich well-drained soils, some sunlight and water as needed to provide your borders or containers with their beautiful flowers.
Petunias are another winter favorite in Florida. Right now we have white and red available. These velvet-like flowers like to get at least six hours of sunlight. Make sure to space them 12-18 inches apart when planting so they have some room to grow.
The great thing about Geraniums is that while they prefer full sun, they will tolerate some shade. This makes them a versatile flowering plant when you are trying to figure out what to plant in your semi-shade spot. Be aware, Geraniums like to be fed, so make sure to get some fertilizer (10-10-10 or 6-6-6) to keep them looking good.
Last but not least, we have Gerber Daisies. Also known as Gerbera Daisies, these unassuming flowers are so pretty and hardy. They will come back in Florida. Gerber Daisies can tolerate some shade but prefer spots with morning sunlight and afternoon shade. Also, remember to space them when planting them at least 12 to 18 inches apart.
All of these plants work well in-ground as border plants or in containers to brighten up areas. When first finding a location for a plant, I like to place my plants for a couple of days before planting them to see how they do in that location. Ask yourself if the plants look wilted after one day, if so, then that's too much sun. Your plant will thank you later!
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