Picking your own strawberries: Where else is it worth it in the Meißen district?

Picking your own strawberries: Where else is it worth it in the Meißen district?

The strawberry season in Saxony is a popular tradition that attracts many people. Each year, this fruity period usually begins between mid-May and early June, depending on weather conditions. The main harvest in the Meissen region extends from the beginning of June to the first week of July. But what does the situation currently look like? Loud Sächsischen.de The main season is already over in many places, which means that ripe strawberries are slowly becoming rarer. Many fields appear to have been harvested, but there is still a good yield in shady locations or with late-bearing varieties.

In the fields in Reichenberg, for example, strawberry fans can pick around 1.5 kilograms of the sweet fruit in just 15 minutes. In the Meißen district you still have a chance of finding tasty strawberries, even if the crowds have already died down. However, regional brands such as Spargelhof Ponickau have to report that they can no longer offer strawberries for you to pick yourself. The price for picking there was 7.90 euros per kilo - plus a flat-rate picking fee of five euros per person, so you paid a total of around twelve euros for one and a half kilos of strawberries.

Tips for picking yourself

Pick-your-own has established itself as a popular trend that is highly valued not only for family trips but also for romantic dates. In many strawberry fields it is allowed to taste the sweet fruit while picking, as long as you practice moderation. The prices for strawberries in self-picking fields vary and are usually between five and eight euros per kilogram, which makes them an inexpensive alternative to the supermarket, where they currently cost around twelve euros.

A few useful tips for your next orchard: It's best to pick something early in the morning! This means the freshness of the fruit is retained for longer. It is also advisable to bring shallow and wide containers so as not to crush the strawberries. You should only harvest the fully ripe, red strawberries, as they will no longer ripen. This information comes from a collection of practical advice available on watson.de were provided.

It's not just strawberries that are very popular. In addition to strawberries, many farms also offer other fruits and flowers for you to pick yourself, including blueberries, raspberries, apples and tulips. The farms often also provide sturdy cardboard baskets and take account of billing via a “trusted cash register”. Such family outings provide an opportunity for children to learn about the plants that their favorite fruits come from.

Conclusion on the 2025 strawberry season

Overall, despite the end of the season soon, the experience of picking strawberries still attracts many people. Even though large quantities of strawberries are now difficult to obtain, the charm of picking them yourself remains intact. If you would like to take advantage of the opportunity, you should check the provider's website for information about opening times and availability before visiting. This is particularly important because the availability of strawberries fluctuates greatly and many fields are already exhausted.

Whether for a family picnic or as a sweet treat in between – picking strawberries remains a wonderful experience that always offers a break from everyday life. So visit the nearby fields and enjoy the last days of the season!