Carlsbad Strawberry

About Carlsbad Strawberry

U-pick strawberries at the farm and four farm stands located across Carlsbad. Our strawberries have been growing at the Cannon Road location in Carlsbad for over 40 years. The field is approximately 80 acres in size and borders the Batiquitos Lagoon to the east and Interstate 5 to the west. Our temperate climate in Carlsbad and the proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes for ideal strawberry growing conditions. The cool marine layer allows us to harvest our berries into the summer, sometimes until the end of July. Rain affects strawberry production, as does wind, freeze and hail. All of these elements also affect the picking conditions. There are many different aspects to growing a successful crop, and weather is just one of them. We use a minimal amount of pesticide- and a mild fungicide after times of rain to prevent problems with moisture. We also use an Integrated Pest Management system to reduce the use of chemicals. We monitor every aspect of the farm very carefully, and spray only when absolutely necessary.