Pick red, ripe berries with their caps and stems. Strawberries don't ripen after picking, so don't pick "white tip." Leave the caps on to prevent the berries from losing moisture. Keep strawberries cool - don't leave them in a hot car or in sunlight. At home, sort the berries, using the ripest ones first. Place in shallow containers so as not to crush the berries and refrigerate immediately. Do not remove the caps or wash until ready to use or process.   At Grayson's we provide a 10 lb. box for you to pick into.  We sell that for $12.00    We sell already picked strawberries in a quart container for $3.25.  That is approximately 1.3 lbs of strawberries.