You don’t need a calendar if you know what to look for:

For most of the Northern Hemisphere (specifically the United States and Europe), the peak season for strawberries falls between .

Regardless of the month, look for these indicators of peak ripeness: Strawberry Season When, Where & Types

There is a vast difference between the strawberry found in the produce aisle in January and one purchased at a farmers' market in late May. One is often pale, firm, and merely tart; the other is fragrant, yielding, and sweet enough to be dessert on its own.