South African strawberries for the export market South African grown strawberries are being exported to various countries around the world, with the main countries being the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and other Asian countries. Most exported strawberries are produced in the Western Cape province. The strawberry season in South Africa typically

Strawberry farming in South Africa Strawberry farming is a popular and profitable industry in South Africa, especially in the Western Cape region. The mild climate and fertile soil make it an ideal location for growing strawberries, which are in high demand both domestically and internationally. Some key points about strawberry farming in South Africa: Strawberry

Five unusual but brilliant ways to grow your strawberries We all tried growing our own strawberries, but with varied success. Sometimes because it gets eaten by bugs or rodents before we get a chance to enjoy our own crop. Or is your space very limited? Here are some unusual ways in which you can successfully

Top-ten countries producing strawberries We live in a world where the word ‘seasonal’ is no longer applicable when you want to enjoy your favorite fresh produce. The reason is that most countries import the products that they cannot grow themselves, due to weather or various other reasons, but also because there is an excess in

Differently Coloured Strawberries When asked to think of strawberries, immediately plump, juicy, and red fruits with green leafy tops and yellow-ish seeds pop into your mind. But just like purple cabbage or orange cauliflower, strawberries can be bred to grow differently pigmented fruits, resulting in quite a few different coloured strawberries that you can plant

Three myths about strawberries Myth: Serve strawberries cold Fact: It is better to enjoy your strawberries at room temperature for enhanced flavour. It is recommended that you still store the strawberries in the fridge to stay fresh for longer, but when you plan to serve them, take them from the fridge at least an hour before

Benefits of strawberries during pregnancy As a pregnant woman, you know your diet must be packed with ‘the good stuff’, like fresh fruit and veggies. So, this is your chance to make the right choice and load up on your strawberry intake, because strawberries can benefit a woman (and her baby) in several ways during

  Call it by its name So, strawberries are your favourite fruit. You are travelling in a different country, and would love to try the home-grown strawberries, the local strawberry ice cream or that exotic pavlova topped with strawberries. Do not get stuck, call it by its name. Here is a list of languages followed

The most expensive strawberries Ever heard of a strawberry selling for almost $500. The Japanese strawberry farmer, Mikio Okuda, developed his so-called Bijin-Hime (“Beautiful Princess”) Strawberry. In line with the Japanese culture of gift-giving this strawberry became the ultimate gift. This strawberry can get as big as a baseball and claims to touch four of

A well-kept secret about strawberries is that it can successfully be used as a skin care product. Strawberries prove to be a true hero when treating skin ailments and revitalizing your skin. It will leave your skin feeling fresh and leave it with a healthy glow.   Strawberries boast sharp anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants properties that