Strawberyhof Umberg in Bottrop: Harvested easy for everyone!

Strawberyhof Umberg in Bottrop: Harvested easy for everyone!

The Erdbeerhof Umberg in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, North Rhine-Westphalia, specializes in the self-harvest of fruits and offers a unique experience for broad target groups. With barrier -low fields, the farm enables "picking without bending down", especially through the use of raised beds. This concept is aimed primarily at people with physical restrictions, families with small children and older visitors. The fields are easily accessible to everyone.

The strawberry fields are currently still closed, but the first openings are expected in mid -May, depending on the weather and maturity of the fruits. The admission price is four euros per person who are counted when buying the fruits picked up. This regulation is intended to prevent overcrowding in the fields and thus ensure a pleasant picking experience.

Various offer and seasonal actions

In addition to strawberries, other types of fruit are also offered for self -harvesting. These include raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, nectarines, mirabelles, peaches, apples, pears and pumpkins. The fields only open when the fruits are really ripe, with which the operators secure both the quality and picking pleasure. Seasonal actions, especially for families, round off the offer.

A very special product of the strawberry courtyard is the food ice cream, which is made from frozen berries and vanilla ice cream. This ice cream is available both in the farm shop and directly in the fields and is very popular. The seasonal calendar on the homepage regularly provides information about the opening times and the current ripe fruits.

The concept of self -harvesting

The self-harvest model is not only limited to the strawberry harvest, but extends over many farms. Such areas offer the advantage that the company takes over the planting and maintenance of cultures, while customers harvest the fruits themselves. This form of “experience” requires no obligations and enables consumers to experience fresh products in their own selection.

Often the payment on a base of trust is made in a money box or in the farm shop. Many customers who want to give back agriculture appreciate this flexibility, but have little time. The success of these concepts is also proven by the fact that consumers enjoy the fun of looking for mature fruits and at the same time demonstrate their support for local agriculture.

The strawberry farm Umberg not only relies on production, but also on a valuable connection between consumers and agriculture. This symbiosis creates a sustainable experience for everyone who appreciates the joy of fresh fruit and nature.

For more information about self -harvesting and the practices at Höfe in NRW, visit the website of the Chamber of Agriculture nrw .