Harvest fun for the whole family: pick yourself in Berlin and Brandenburg!

Harvest fun for the whole family: pick yourself in Berlin and Brandenburg!

Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten, Deutschland - The harvest season has finally started in Brandenburg and Berlin, and the regional fruit plants invite young and old to pick fresh fruit themselves. No matter whether strawberries, raspberries or apples - the variety of seasonal fruits is rich. Especially in June and July, picking the sweet berries, one of the highlights of summer.

If you fancy a trip to one of the popular strawberry fields, you will find the opportunity to do so in numerous facilities in the area. If you want to find out in advance, you should call the harvest hotline to find out the latest information about ripe fruits and opening times. This is helpful so as not to stand in front of locked goals.

recommended picking systems

Here is an overview of some of the best plug -in systems in the region:

• Pomona Gartenbau - Helenenauer Weg 2, 16356 Ahrensfelde OT Eisenau
  Season: June to October
  Fruits: strawberries, sweet cherries, blueberries, raspberries, plums.
• berry berry gardens - several locations, including Oranienburg and Mühlenbecker Land
  season: from June strawberries, blueberries from July.
• Schwanteland self-harvested -Gustav-Büchsenschütz-Weg, 16727 Oberkrämer OT New Vehlefanz
  Season: Strawberries, followed by blueberries and apples.
• Spargelhof Klaistow - Glindower Str. 28, 14547 Beelitz
  Season: Strawberries from the end of May, blueberries in July and August.
• Obstgut Franz Müller - Dorfstr. 1, 15345 Altlandsberg OT Wesendahl
  season: apples in September and October, sour cherries in July.
• Spargelhof Mitic - Several locations, including Gatow and ragoses
  season: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries.
• bb fruit plows - Hirschfelder Str., 15345 Altlandsberg OT Wesendahl
  Season: Strawberries by the end of July.

An important note for all picking fans: With all systems, it is necessary to observe the field rules. In addition, baskets or buckets should be brought with them, since not all providers provide them.

the enjoyment of the self -picking

The trend towards picking yourself is very popular, because the advantages are obvious. Many people convince fresh, short transport routes and the incomparable taste. Did you know that the average German consumed around 3 kg of strawberries every year? This makes picking yourself a perfect opportunity to cover your own fruit needs and at the same time enjoy nature.

strawberries, botanically, collecting fruits are available from May to September, with the main season in the months of June and July. Other fruits such as cherries, blueberries or apples also invite you to harvest. For families, picking is not only a culinary, but also an educational experience. Children learn playfully where their food comes from, and adults can compare different varieties, such as the popular 'Elsanta' or the aromatic 'Mieze Schindler'.

Another plus: Many farms allow snacking while picking. Here you can cost directly from the plant, which makes the experience even more exciting. Often the systems also have stalls where the fresh products can be purchased.

The opening times vary depending on the weather and variety, so it is advisable to find out before the visit. It is all the better when the early morning offers visitors a pleasant midnight cut - after all, the following applies: Experience has shown that picking is most pleasant. All of this helps to pick yourself not only a practical, but also an entertaining leisure activities.

The future of the local strawberry harvest looks positive, despite the various challenges such as the weather or the market situation. The companies invest in their experience character and customer loyalty, so that friends at regional agriculture can only increase for visitors. If you like to put your hand yourself, you should choose one of the fruit farms and enjoy the adventure!

For more information about the best systems and the respective opening times, the harvest hotlines of the individual companies are the first point of contact: Berlin with child reports numerous options, while mine Farm describes the harvest insights and trends in detail. Also agriculture.de delivers valuable tips on self-picking and offering various fruits.