My friend and reiki master Everley let me know that soaking strawberries doesn’t remove all pesticides since some soaks into the cells. Ugh.
She suggested buying organic. I realize that everyone can’t afford organic but if you want to and can then go for it.
Local strawberries in season are probably why they sell out so quickly during the short season. They are expensive but worth it.
Lastly, she also said to still soak organic strawberries since they are grown on top of dirt. soaking will remove the mold spores and bacteria.
I forgot to mention in my original post to soak the vinegar solution for 20 minutes.
I have not eaten commercial strawberries for years because of the heavy pesticides. They are very easy to grow. Much better use of my raised beds than vegetables. Except last year a bear got most of my crop. Have to get netting.
If you grow your own you’ll always know what is in them too. But ask about any local manure you get to enrich the soil. If the cows ate GMO grains then the chemicals are also in their manure. You have to follow the chain but it’s worth it in the end! 🍓🍓🍓
What is the proportion of water to vinegar? What kind of vinegar? Thanks
Three parts water to one part vinegar