How much is the entrance fee at strawberry farm in Stellenbosch?

Just arrive at the farm, buy a container and get picking. Prices are : Junior Picker (approximately 800g) R25, Harvester (approximately 1.3kgs) R40, Professional (approximately 4.5kgs) R120, Ultimate Picker (approximately 6.5kgs) R170. Kids under 3 years of age enter for free.

When can you pick strawberries in Stellenbosch?

Strawberry-picking season in the Cape happens every year between October and December, with Stellenbosch being the number one destination.

Can you picnic at the strawberry farm?

The Entrance fee allows you use of the picnic areas. This fee is payable if you bring your own picnic. Enjoy the day with us. Pack your own basket or order one from us.

How much is a strawberry?

Answer to: How Many Strawberries in a Serving / Strawberry Serving Size?

Strawberry Serving Size Weight of Serving Size (g)
1 NLEA serving 147 grams
1 small strawberry (1-inch diameter) 7 grams
1 medium strawberry (1 1/4-inch diameter) 12 grams
1 large strawberry (1 3/8-inch diameter) 18 grams

What time of year do strawberries ripen?

Other than rhubarb, strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and early summer months. Advances in transportation and refrigeration have allowed for strawberries to become a seasonless fruit. They can be grown in any state and then trucked all over the country.

How much does 1kg of strawberries cost?

Price Range : Rs 100 To 300 Per Kg.

Is strawberry farming profitable in South Africa?

The fruit is a high-value crop, and spells out a potentially lucrative investment for the farmer who gets it right. The first strawberry to ever touch down on South African soil did so in 1656. Over 350 years later, in 2019, the country produced close to 10 000 tonnes of the fruit annually.