"Mold growth on strawberries is caused by moisture and warm temperatures, which create the perfect environment for mold ...

But in reality, strawberry season typically starts in spring, and as early as February in some parts of the country. So the time to enjoy the crimson fruit is … now.

Erewhon is selling a single strawberry for $19, and TikTokers are mocking it. Here's everything you need to know about the Elly Amai fruit from Japan.

The fruit was 2.5 inches tall and weighed well over an ounce. I took a bite. It was pleasantly soft yet firm towards the middle and very juicy.