What is a Strawberry?
The garden strawberry (or simply strawberry; Fragaria × ananassa) is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries, which are cultivated worldwide for their fruit.
The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, ice cream, milkshakes, and chocolates.
Strawberry Suppliers In South Africa
Polkadraai Strawberry Farm
Address: 7603 Stellenbosch Arterial Rd, Kuils River, 7603, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 21 881 3303
The Field Berry Farm
Address: South Africa, De Deur, 1876, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Just Berry Plants
Address: 288 Maple Rd, Kyalami, Midrand, 1684, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 82 307 8241
Wensleydale farm
Address: Unnamed Road Jr, Knoppieslaagte 385-Jr, Centurion, 0046, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 82 779 7843
Strawberry Clothings
Address: Unit 1, 914 Umgeni Rd, Morningside, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 31 312 6600
Cultivo Carnivores – Online carnivorous plant nursery
Address: ONLINE-ONLY STORE * Showroom, Plant display & Workshops inside Strawberry Pot, 202 Hendrik Verwoerd Dr, Wierdapark, Centurion, 0149, South Africa
Phone: +27 64 628 9497
Joburg Market
Address: 4 Fortune St, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2049, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 5 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 992 8000
GroSpace – the Online Farmers market
Address: 215 Stallion Rd, Beaulieu, Johannesburg, 1684, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 71 334 4556
Who is the exporter of strawberries in South Africa?
Garden of Eden Berries is the largest exporter of strawberries within South Africa.
Does South Africa import strawberries?
Strawberries have been produced in South Africa for the past 50 and 60 years. Although more than 200 cultivars have been imported and evaluated in that country, only Tioga has been of some commercial value.
Are strawberries profitable in South Africa?
The fruit is a high-value crop, and spells out a potentially lucrative investment for the farmer who gets it right. The first strawberry to ever touch down on South African soil did so in 1656.
What is the best way to grow strawberries in South Africa?
Plant the strawberries in full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and spaced 35cm away from each other.
Keep the plants well-watered, particularly if they are potted up, and feed every 2 weeks with a liquid fertiliser. To keep your plants neat, remove the runners from time to time.