How Strawberries Became the Crop We Know Today Posted on July 28, 2025July 19, 2025 by Cat Reyes Long before they became a staple on farms and in grocery stores, strawberries were wild fruits foraged by ancient peoples. Archaeological evidence shows that humans enjoyed wild strawberries (Fragaria species) in both prehistoric Europe and the Americas. In Ancient Europe, the small but flavorful woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca) was known to the Greeks and Romans. […] Continue Reading