Strawberry season in Dresden: fresh from the field directly into the basket!

Strawberry season in Dresden: fresh from the field directly into the basket!

The strawberry season started in Dresden on Dölzschener Strasse. In the first week of Junis, the strawberry field, which extends near the city border with Freital, offers visitors the opportunity to pick fresh and mature strawberries themselves. The pickers, including the regular visitor Karin stool, have the selection between different varieties such as the popular Sonata, Rumba and the Clairy, which is characterized by their pointed nose. There are around 46,000 plants on an acreage of 1.7 hectares, which are in the third year after planting; A rejuvenation of the area is planned for the 2026 season. In addition, a new variety called Cadenza is tested, which promises both high yields and good storage.

The weather conditions are optimal for the strawberry harvest. The combination of sun and rain has led to a good harvest, especially after the bad previous year when a late frost caused considerable harvest losses. At the current price of 4.90 euros per kilogram, the pickers can fill their baskets - small cardboard baskets are available for 1 euro. For comparison: a 500 gram shell costs 3.70 euros in the farm shop.

picking experience and prices

Picking strawberries is not only a culinary possibility, but also a popular leisure experience that often attracts family trips. Customers like the siblings Siri and Daniel from Cotta enjoy harvesting the strawberries themselves while they are already considering which they will use for cakes or snacks. In addition, there are also sellers such as 16-year-old Kerri Lyn Kreh and 72-year-old Andrea Lippert, who are always available to visit visits with tips. The opening times are daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if you live in the area, you can also drive to a second field on Kohlsdorfer Landstrasse or find further picking opportunities in Lockwitz, Hosterwitz, Weißig and Oberwartha.

A special attraction are the different types of strawberry that can compare the adults on site. In addition to the varieties already mentioned, regional classics such as 'Elsanta', 'Senga Sengana' and 'Mieze Schindler' are also popular. Many of the self -picking systems invest in the experience of the guests and promote customer loyalty. In addition to strawberries, other cultures such as blueberries, raspberries and pumpkins as well as cutting flower fields for self -harvest also invite you.

practical information for self -pickers

The prices for self -picked strawberries are often cheaper than in the shop, and snacking while picking is usually allowed, which is great fun, especially for children. It is advisable to bring your own containers with you because they are weighed before picking and the billing is often carried out via a "cash register of trust". Information about the various self -picking fields is available online, so that interested people can get an overview of the offers at any time.

Already now it is foreseeable that the strawberry season will continue until the end of July, which offers many opportunities for a trip to the strawberry fields. It is best to use the hours in the morning when picking is more pleasant. This year, especially after the unfortunate weather conditions that influenced the number of visitors in the previous year, the farmers can hope for many happy faces and happy pickers. According to Agriculture.de, your own harvest is not only an advantage for the wallet, but also a wonderful way to experience the origin of the food up close and to develop a better awareness.

For more information about self-picking and the different locations, visit Self-pfluecken.de or especially for the strawberer agriculture.de .