Janak Chauhan

Best reasons to visit Strawberry farm this season Strawberry is a fruit that is grown world over and enjoyed as fruit by all. It is a bright red color fruit that has a special aroma and juicy texture. A strawberry is sweet and hence can be consumed fresh. In addition to this many people love to have strawberry juices, pies and milkshake and ice creams as well. Strawberry production in India About 80% India’s Strawberry production happens in Mahabaleshwar. There is a Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani belt in Maharastra, India that is very famous for it’s Strawberries. In fact .they supply Strawberries to almost all of India. Strawberries here are grown in the hilly slopes of Mahabaleshwar. Starwberry is produced in a large scale over here along with raspberry and mulberry and even goosebery. It is believed that Strawberries where brought to this region from Australia by the British. This a seasonal fruit that is mainly available from October to November and April to May. The cool climate and red soil of the region make it suitable for growing the fruit and gives it a unique taste. The main reasons why many people visit Strawberry farms Many people come to Mahabaleshwar for the Strawberry farm visits. Mahabaleshwar itself is a popular weekend vacation destination. It is located close to Mumbai and hence very popular with the people living in Mumbai. The farms can be visited while Strawberries grow and also when they need to be plucked. They can be plucked between December and February. This place does witness a lot of guests. All of them have a different purpose of visiting these farms. There is the chance to pluck the strawberries. In addition to which it is also possible to enjoy a cool Strawberry shake from one of the many Strawberry vendors around the farm. Here are some of the main reasons for the guests to visit these Strawberry farms: 1. There are many visitors to the Strawberry farms who are simply curious about Strawberries. They wish to learn about the origins of the Strawberry and are in general curious about how they grow and the procedure involved before they become available at a store. These type of visitors seek to gain more information on the Strawberries. There are several Strawberry varieties and they also differ in taste to some extent. Further more there is a special period when the Strawberries can be seen in the fields growing. The time for plucking them is also a specific period between December and February. 2. Some of the guests that visit these Strawberry farms do so with the sole purpose to pick Strawberries. Picking strawberries can be quite a difficult and time consuming task. It is quite common for guest to visit these farms for plucking Strawberries. Some of these guests are interested in plucking there own Strawberries and thus make some kind of arrangement with the Farmers for the same 3. There are many people here that believe that the Strawberries are best to be eaten immediately after plucking. Such people specially visit these Strawberry farms for the sole purpose of plucking fresh Strawberries and then consuming them at the farm itself. 4. Mahabaleshwar is a very popular tourist destination. It is very popular amongst tourists like couples and newly married people. It has become popular as a romantic getaway for couples. Thus every year a large number of people visit this region and often stay in one of the many resorts and hotels around the hill station. Besides staying the wonderful resorts and hotels, they also enjoy the beautiful country-side and nature in Mahabalehwar. Over the years Strawberry picking has become a very popular activity for romantic couples who like to spend their time together. 5. Special education trips are organized either by schools or private agencies. These education trips have the main purpose of educating children about plants (Strawberries). Most of these children are unaware how the plants are grown in a farm and how they are cared for till the time (season) for plucking and consuming. Hence these special educational trips are aimed at educating kids and providing them such knowledge. These trips have proved highly effective and since it is practical knowledge is encouraged by many parents. 6. There are also many visitors that come here with the sole purpose to be close to nature. These people want to enjoy nature up close and personal and get a chance to check the fields and even spend some time plucking.