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Pick-your-own farms in South Africa
Finally! One page that provides a fast link to pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, upickem, pick-it-yourself) farms in South Africa. Just Updated for 2005!
I just added this page so I'm looking for more farms in South Africa to add! If you have any feedback about any you have visited any, please email me at the address at the bottom of the page or click on Feedback! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!
And if you want simple instructions how to make jam, pickles or how to make applesauce, just click here. For tips on picking click here!
Harvest time calendar for South Africa (tells when crops are available)
Ceres
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KLONDYKE CHERRY FARM - cherries
Pick your own cherries from mid-November to beginning of January at Klondyke
Cherry Farm. The farm is situated 35km outside Ceres. A small entrance fee
is charged, and visitors can pick and eat to their heart's content.
Tel. (023) 3121521 Fax. (023) 3122877
Stellenbosch
- Mooiberge Farm Stall - Strawberries
Telephone: +27 21 881 3222. Located on the R44 between Stellenbosch
and Somerset-West. the farms are attractive, with a huge display of native
art scarecrows! The humour injected into the scarecrows always draws a
smile!
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Polkadraai Farm - Strawberries
Telephone: +27 21 881 3303. Located on the M12 highway between
Stellenbosch and Kuilsriver.
- I know there are more strawberry
pick-your-own farms in this area. Does anyone have any contact
information for them? Click on Feedback!
thanks!
Capetown Surrounding areas
- De Doorns House Estate - The Grape Escape
B&B, Hex River - grapes
Offers pick-your-own grapes in season. De Doorns Wine Cellar lies 8km from
Worcester. The cellar makes red, white, sweet wine and grape juice. The
cellar is 40 years old, and has fared well in the Veritas and Young Wine
Shows over the past couple of years. Aan-De-Doorns Co-op is famous for its
Port, which has also been awarded several awards. De Doorns is open weekdays
and half-day on Saturdays for wine tasting. Cellar tours are offered by
appointment.
- De Slangerivier Berry Farm - strawberries, youngberries and Cape gooseberries
Wellington, South Africa. Tel: (021) 864 2151. Visitors to De Slange Rivier
Berry farm can pick their own berries in season. There is also a mustard and
vinegar factory, which produces condiments for export, on the farm
where visitors can taste the range of mustards, salad dressings and other
condiments.Open Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 17h00, Sat: 09h00 - 13h00
- Mooiberge - strawberries
Tel: (021) 881 3222. On the R44 halfway between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, this is a well known landmark in the Stellenbosch
area. During strawberry season (October - December) you may pick your own strawberries on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, all day.
- Mountain Breeze - strawberries
Tel: (021) 880 1700. Pick your own strawberries from October till the end of December, any day between 09h00 and 17h00.
- Polkadraai Farm Stall - strawberries
Tel: (021) 881 3854. Polkadraai is renowned for the annual event of “Pick Your Own” strawberries. The berry fields display an attractive and humorous array of scarecrows to entertain children of all ages. The season commences in October and, weather permitting, goes on into January. Picking times are from 09h30 to 16h30 daily, seven days per week.
The farm stall is extensively stocked with a variety of gifts and novelties,
and homegrown vegetables and fresh fruit are available throughout the year.
Estate wines is also sold. Open every day of the week from 09h00 - 18h00.
Western Cape Province
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Wildebraam Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, youngberries
South Lane Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape 6740. Phone: 028 5143132. Fax: 028 5143100. Email us at:
wildebraam@telkomsa.net. Directions: Travel on the N2 to Swellendam. At Swellendam, take the Ashton, Robertson, Worcester turnoff(R60)off the N2.
Traveling in the direction of Ashton, proceed over the four-way stop and
continue until you see the Hermitage Valley signboard to your right. Turn right and then take the first left (dirt road signposted Hermitage). Farm is 700m along on the left hand side (Wildebraam). Phone 028 5143132 for faxed map. . We are open All year. Our hours are: Monday to Friday:8am-5pm.
Saturday: 8am-1pm
Sunday: By appointment Youngberries: Nov & Dec Blackberries: Nov & Dec Frozen Berries all year Wildebraam has a private cellar producing a range of liqueurs viz; Youngberry, Honey, Fennel & Rooibos. Visitors are welcome to sample liqueurs and our range of berry products (vinegars, syrups, jams, chocolates) in our farm shop "Berried Treasures". A function venue and guest houses will be available in 2005.
Wellington
- Arouna Berry Farm - Pick your own berries.
Also an herbal vinegar cellar, jams and mustards for sale. Telephone: +27 (0)21 864 2151
Harvest Calendar
in South Africa
South Africa Pick-your-own calendar
October
November
Strawberries
December
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Cherries, Peaches
January
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Black Currents, Cherries, Apricots
February
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
March
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
April
Raspberries
(Fall crop), Strawberries, Apples
May
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Apples
June
Raspberries
(Fall crop)
July
August
September
KLONDYKE CHERRY FARM - cherries
Pick your own cherries from mid-November to beginning of January at Klondyke
Cherry Farm. The farm is situated 35km outside Ceres. A small entrance fee
is charged, and visitors can pick and eat to their heart's content.
Tel. (023) 3121521 Fax. (023) 3122877
- Mooiberge Farm Stall - Strawberries
Telephone: +27 21 881 3222. Located on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset-West. the farms are attractive, with a huge display of native art scarecrows! The humour injected into the scarecrows always draws a smile!
-
Polkadraai Farm - Strawberries
Telephone: +27 21 881 3303. Located on the M12 highway between
Stellenbosch and Kuilsriver.
- I know there are more strawberry
pick-your-own farms in this area. Does anyone have any contact
information for them? Click on Feedback!
thanks!
Capetown Surrounding areas
- De Doorns House Estate - The Grape Escape
B&B, Hex River - grapes
Offers pick-your-own grapes in season. De Doorns Wine Cellar lies 8km from
Worcester. The cellar makes red, white, sweet wine and grape juice. The
cellar is 40 years old, and has fared well in the Veritas and Young Wine
Shows over the past couple of years. Aan-De-Doorns Co-op is famous for its
Port, which has also been awarded several awards. De Doorns is open weekdays
and half-day on Saturdays for wine tasting. Cellar tours are offered by
appointment.
- De Slangerivier Berry Farm - strawberries, youngberries and Cape gooseberries
Wellington, South Africa. Tel: (021) 864 2151. Visitors to De Slange Rivier
Berry farm can pick their own berries in season. There is also a mustard and
vinegar factory, which produces condiments for export, on the farm
where visitors can taste the range of mustards, salad dressings and other
condiments.Open Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 17h00, Sat: 09h00 - 13h00
- Mooiberge - strawberries
Tel: (021) 881 3222. On the R44 halfway between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, this is a well known landmark in the Stellenbosch
area. During strawberry season (October - December) you may pick your own strawberries on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, all day.
- Mountain Breeze - strawberries
Tel: (021) 880 1700. Pick your own strawberries from October till the end of December, any day between 09h00 and 17h00.
- Polkadraai Farm Stall - strawberries
Tel: (021) 881 3854. Polkadraai is renowned for the annual event of “Pick Your Own” strawberries. The berry fields display an attractive and humorous array of scarecrows to entertain children of all ages. The season commences in October and, weather permitting, goes on into January. Picking times are from 09h30 to 16h30 daily, seven days per week.
The farm stall is extensively stocked with a variety of gifts and novelties,
and homegrown vegetables and fresh fruit are available throughout the year.
Estate wines is also sold. Open every day of the week from 09h00 - 18h00.
Western Cape Province
-
Wildebraam Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, youngberries
South Lane Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape 6740. Phone: 028 5143132. Fax: 028 5143100. Email us at:
wildebraam@telkomsa.net. Directions: Travel on the N2 to Swellendam. At Swellendam, take the Ashton, Robertson, Worcester turnoff(R60)off the N2.
Traveling in the direction of Ashton, proceed over the four-way stop and
continue until you see the Hermitage Valley signboard to your right. Turn right and then take the first left (dirt road signposted Hermitage). Farm is 700m along on the left hand side (Wildebraam). Phone 028 5143132 for faxed map. . We are open All year. Our hours are: Monday to Friday:8am-5pm.
Saturday: 8am-1pm
Sunday: By appointment Youngberries: Nov & Dec Blackberries: Nov & Dec Frozen Berries all year Wildebraam has a private cellar producing a range of liqueurs viz; Youngberry, Honey, Fennel & Rooibos. Visitors are welcome to sample liqueurs and our range of berry products (vinegars, syrups, jams, chocolates) in our farm shop "Berried Treasures". A function venue and guest houses will be available in 2005.
Wellington
- Arouna Berry Farm - Pick your own berries.
Also an herbal vinegar cellar, jams and mustards for sale. Telephone: +27 (0)21 864 2151
Harvest Calendar
in South Africa
South Africa Pick-your-own calendar
October
November
Strawberries
December
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Cherries, Peaches
January
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Black Currents, Cherries, Apricots
February
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
March
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
April
Raspberries
(Fall crop), Strawberries, Apples
May
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Apples
June
Raspberries
(Fall crop)
July
August
September
Offers pick-your-own grapes in season. De Doorns Wine Cellar lies 8km from Worcester. The cellar makes red, white, sweet wine and grape juice. The cellar is 40 years old, and has fared well in the Veritas and Young Wine Shows over the past couple of years. Aan-De-Doorns Co-op is famous for its Port, which has also been awarded several awards. De Doorns is open weekdays and half-day on Saturdays for wine tasting. Cellar tours are offered by appointment.
Wellington, South Africa. Tel: (021) 864 2151. Visitors to De Slange Rivier Berry farm can pick their own berries in season. There is also a mustard and vinegar factory, which produces condiments for export, on the farm where visitors can taste the range of mustards, salad dressings and other condiments.Open Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 17h00, Sat: 09h00 - 13h00
Tel: (021) 881 3222. On the R44 halfway between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, this is a well known landmark in the Stellenbosch area. During strawberry season (October - December) you may pick your own strawberries on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, all day.
Tel: (021) 880 1700. Pick your own strawberries from October till the end of December, any day between 09h00 and 17h00.
Tel: (021) 881 3854. Polkadraai is renowned for the annual event of “Pick Your Own” strawberries. The berry fields display an attractive and humorous array of scarecrows to entertain children of all ages. The season commences in October and, weather permitting, goes on into January. Picking times are from 09h30 to 16h30 daily, seven days per week. The farm stall is extensively stocked with a variety of gifts and novelties, and homegrown vegetables and fresh fruit are available throughout the year. Estate wines is also sold. Open every day of the week from 09h00 - 18h00.
-
Wildebraam Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, youngberries
South Lane Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape 6740. Phone: 028 5143132. Fax: 028 5143100. Email us at: wildebraam@telkomsa.net. Directions: Travel on the N2 to Swellendam. At Swellendam, take the Ashton, Robertson, Worcester turnoff(R60)off the N2. Traveling in the direction of Ashton, proceed over the four-way stop and continue until you see the Hermitage Valley signboard to your right. Turn right and then take the first left (dirt road signposted Hermitage). Farm is 700m along on the left hand side (Wildebraam). Phone 028 5143132 for faxed map. . We are open All year. Our hours are: Monday to Friday:8am-5pm. Saturday: 8am-1pm Sunday: By appointment Youngberries: Nov & Dec Blackberries: Nov & Dec Frozen Berries all year Wildebraam has a private cellar producing a range of liqueurs viz; Youngberry, Honey, Fennel & Rooibos. Visitors are welcome to sample liqueurs and our range of berry products (vinegars, syrups, jams, chocolates) in our farm shop "Berried Treasures". A function venue and guest houses will be available in 2005.
Wellington
- Arouna Berry Farm - Pick your own berries.
Also an herbal vinegar cellar, jams and mustards for sale. Telephone: +27 (0)21 864 2151
Harvest Calendar
in South Africa
South Africa Pick-your-own calendar
October
November
Strawberries
December
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Cherries, Peaches
January
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries,
Black Currents, Cherries, Apricots
February
Raspberries,
Strawberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
March
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples
April
Raspberries
(Fall crop), Strawberries, Apples
May
Raspberries
(Fall crop),
Strawberries, Apples
June
Raspberries
(Fall crop)
July
August
September
South Africa Pick-your-own calendar |
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| October | |
| November | Strawberries |
| December | Raspberries, Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries, Cherries, Peaches |
| January | Raspberries, Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries, Black Currents, Cherries, Apricots |
| February | Raspberries, Strawberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples |
| March | Raspberries (Fall crop), Strawberries, Nectarines, Peaches, Apples |
| April | Raspberries (Fall crop), Strawberries, Apples |
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May |
Raspberries (Fall crop), Strawberries, Apples |
| June | Raspberries (Fall crop) |
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July |
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August |
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September |
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In addition to listings of U Pick farms, I hope the following pages are helpful to you!
- Picking Tips!
- General picking tips and a guide to each fruit and vegetable
- How much to I need to pick? (Yields - how much raw makes how much cooked or frozen)
- Selecting the right varieties to pick
- All about apple varieties - which to pick and why!
- Picking tips for Vegetables
- Strawberry picking tips
- Blueberries picking tips
- Recipes
- Simple instructions:
- Canning and Freezing
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