Peak Strawberry Season in the Bay Area Ground Down by the Coronavirus | Eater SF
"Leasing nearly 100 acres in the Pajaro Valley just north of Salinas, Javier Zamora of JSM Organics runs a business where he estimates 50 percent goes to grocery stores, 25 percent to schools, 20 percent to restaurants and 5 percent to farmers’ markets; when schools shut down he lost the entire month of May and part of June (about 21,000 pounds of strawberries), plowed some berries back into the ground, but managed to place some orders with charities (including Escuela Popular in San Jose) and is now seeing grocery orders pick up and feeling optimistic." - Becky Duffett
Great strawberries and other produce, and good people! Their produce can be found at various smaller market all over the SF Bay area. Located "off the beaten track": a little hard to get to, but still great organic produce and great people. Wish I had taken photos of the strawberries and tomatoes before I ate them all!
JOSEPH J.
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My family used to own this property a long time ago on a trip we stopped by and were gifted some strawberries and discussing some of the history of the property and they are out of this world. They were so rich and sweet I'll pick these up where I can.
Gavin M.
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JSM has the best strawberries at any market or health foods store. Absolute genius berry growers with a bold business plan.
Wanyi Dai L.
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Javier is an amazing farmer. His produce is great and organic! He is a very generous and kind person as well.
Zachary B.
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Best. Strawberries. Ever. Love how their workers are paid a fair wage and they use plastic-free packaging. Thank you JSM!
Y P Z.
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Javier and his team are extremely kind and knowledgable. Their produce and flowers are top notch!
rachael S.
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thank you for the eco friendly packaging! The little cardboard box holds some wonderful strawberries.
Eddie H.
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Amazing produce, great location - in between Sante Adairius and Alvarado Street Breweries. Highly recommend visiting.