1. No Synthetic Pesticides and Fertilizers
Organic strawberries are grown without the use of harmful synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. This means they contain no or fewer chemicals, making them healthier for your consumption. Additionally, organic strawberries are often tastier since they are not subject to chemical enhancements that can dull their flavor.
2. Higher Levels of Nutrients
Organic food is richer in phytochemicals, like antioxidants and essential vitamins, than traditional produce sprayed with synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Furthermore, compared to non-organic strawberries, organic ones contain higher levels of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and total phenols (antioxidants).
3. Better for The Environment
Organic farming practices promote healthy soil quality, which can help increase water retention and reduce erosion from wind and rain. Additionally, buying organic produce supports farmers who create sustainable farming practices that reduce their negative impact on the environment versus conventional farmers who rely heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides which can have a long-term negative effect on our planet’s air, soil, water sources etc.
4. Reduces Exposure To Toxic Chemicals
Synthetic fertilizer used in conventional strawberry farming releases nitrous oxide, which is an ozone-depleting greenhouse gas known to contribute to global warming and climate change—an issue we must address if we want our planet to stay healthy in years to come! By eating organic strawberries over those treated with the fertilizer you will be reducing your individual exposure to these toxic chemicals drastically–it’s a win-win!
5. Supports Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Organic farmers take great care in developing rich soils. At the same time, they minimize the use of environmentally damaging agrichemicals like herbicides and fungicides –thus helping us transition towards a more sustainable food system where we can break free from intensive agrochemical reliance among farms.
Supporting organic farms when making your shopping decisions helps in food safety that encourages change for the better!
6. Helps Promote Animal Welfare
Conventional farms use animals for labor, such as cows for pulling farm equipment and other mammals for milk production, and beef production, etc.
If organic food such as organic strawberries is bought then these animals will not be subjected to any cruel treatments by the farms using them.
Buying organic products helps support animal welfare standards.
7. Superior Taste & Smell
Organic strawberries tend to taste sweeter than those conventionally grown since they haven’t been exposed to traditional industrial-grade fertilizers or heavy loads of synthetic insecticides that tend to compromise flavor quality all together!
A good indication of potential flavor difference between organically farmed produce versus conventionally farmed is smell –if the fruit has its signature scent it’s likely much healthier, nutritious, & delicious!
Be Blessed!
Nalini Murthy