Grab a basket and fill it to the brim with a fresh crop of superfood!
How lucky are we Capetonians to have access to a crop of beautiful farms in and around our city (and slightly further afield) where we can go strawberry-picking to our heart’s content? There’s nothing quite like strolling through fruit fields with a bunch of friends, and filling baskets with fresh and delicious produce, while the little ones roam free.
Strawberry-picking season in the Cape happens every year between October and December, with Stellenbosch being the number one destination. There’s also a strawberry farm in George, where an annual festival is held in September each year to honour the rose-hued berries. Here’s where we love to go strawberry picking in the Cape.
Polkadraai Strawberry Farm
This family-friendly farm offers the perfect day out for little ones (and big ones, too). Grab a basket, and let them roam around the fields picking (and eating) delicious strawberries. Afterwards, they can enjoy face-painting, tractor and pony rides, and other entertainment.
Good to know Party booths are available for hire daily (10am – 12pm; 2pm – 4pm for R500). Bring your own refreshments and a cake, and let the littles one run free.
Time Daily, 9am – 4pm
Cost R40 (junior picker, 900g)
R55 (harvester, 1.4kg)
R140 (professional, 5kg)
R190 (ultimate, 6.5kg)
Contact 021 881 3303, info@polkadraaifarm.co.za
Where to find it M12, Stellenbosch Arterial Road, Stellenbosch
Helderberg Farm
Another Stellenbosch gem, this farm uses biological pest control and mainly organic fertiliser on its crops, which contribute to beautiful-tasting (and nontoxic) strawberries.
Good to know They host parties for all ages as there are private venues, hiking trails and braai spots.
Time Monday – Saturday, 8am – 5pm
Cost R30 (pick your own 300g punnet)
Contact 021 855 4308, helderbergfarm@mweb.co.za
Where to find it Klein Helderbergpad Road, Stellenbosch
Mooiberge Strawberry Farm
This farm, dating back to the 1900s, has a rich history of producing one of the best strawberry harvests in the country year after year. The farm-shop also sells a range of dried fruits and nuts.
Time Strawberry-picking: 1 October – 31 December 2019, 9.30am – 4pm
Mooiberge farm: Daily, 8.30am – 6pm
Cost SQ
Contact 021 881 3222
Where to find it Strand Road, R44, Stellenbosch
Redberry Farm
A Garden Route family favourite, Redberry Farm is a fabulous pitstop for the whole family. In addition to picking strawberries, the farm also offers blackberry and raspberry harvesting. Plus, the largest permanent hedge maze in the southern hemisphere, pony rides, and other activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Good to know Not only do they host kiddies parties on the farm, but they have a number of venues on where adults can enjoy a variety of events such as baby showers, tea parties and team building.
Time Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R25 (pick your own strawberries, small container)
R40 (pick your own strawberries, large container)
Contact 044 870 7123, marketing@redberryfarm.co.za
Where to find it Geelhoutboom Road (off the R404), Blanco, George
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