Strawberry picking in SH: snacking endangers the harvest!

Strawberry picking in SH: snacking endangers the harvest!

More and more people are heading out to the strawberry fields in Schleswig-Holstein, where there is currently a lot of activity. The goal is often not just picking, but above all snacking on the aromatic fruits, which taste particularly good now in season. Frederik Kerlen from Gut Warleberg notes that some groups hardly take any strawberries home with them when picking, which leads to financial losses for the operators. So reported NDR that there are now crowds of visitors who come more to feast than to harvest. To counteract this, some farms have already introduced entry fees to ensure that a certain amount is picked per capita.

Visitors pay admission

At Gut Warleberg in particular, there are already entry fees for raspberries, and they are also considering strawberries. The operators actively monitor how much visitors actually harvest. Harvest workers even have the authority to issue expulsions if groups return little yield. Thorben, a harvest worker, explains that there have been discussions about snacking in the past and that some visitors have often been expelled if they do not follow the rules.

Easy-care tips for self-pickers

Picking your own is not only fun for the whole family, but also an opportunity to teach children about local agriculture. The strawberry fields are often open from mid-May to the end of July, although snacking while picking is usually permitted Agriculture.de reported. Here the little ones can not only discover different strawberry varieties such as 'Elsanta', 'Senga Sengana' or 'Mieze Schindler', but can also enjoy them directly from the field. However, it is advisable to find out beforehand what is allowed when picking: berries that have been bitten should not be thrown back, and the children should not run around the fields too wildly.

There are a few things you need to keep in mind to pick correctly T Online turns out. Strawberries should be picked with the thumb and forefinger including the stem to protect the fruit's sensitive skin. Anyone heading to the fields should be aware that they may be closed if the weather is uncertain.

Worth a trip

Family-friendly trips to the strawberry fields are not only popular, they also offer an affordable way to enjoy fresh fruit. Home-picked strawberries are usually cheaper than in the store and invite you to experience nature up close. In addition to strawberries, there are often many other plants such as raspberries, blueberries or even flowers that you can pick yourself.

Overall, visiting a strawberry field remains a fun and tasty way to enjoy the warm season while learning something about local agriculture. So on to the next harvest!