SCHWEINFURT, Germany (July 2, 2013) -- Local farmers throughout the Schweinfurt area grow fields of strawberries, known as Erdbeeren in German, and the season to pick them is now. What's more, some farmers even allow you to pick other fruits and vegetables.
With the summer weather officially here, picking strawberries is one way to get the whole family together and enjoy the weather. Due to the unusually cold and dark spring, according to one farmer, the traditional strawberry season is starting a little later than normal, but will last, however, until the end of July.
And if you want to go with a group, always check to see if ACS has organized a trip.
Visiting one of the local farmers can provide both fresh fruit and family fun. Participants should not forget their sunscreen!
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Strawberry Hut and field
Phone: 09367-8667
Address: Pleichachtalhof, Unterpleichfeld 97294
Distance from Askren: 18.6 miles
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and German holidays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Can you pick fruit: Yes
Pickable fruit: Strawberries
Picking Season: Now until middle of July
Price: 2.3pounds for 3.50 euros, or 4.6 lbs for 5 euros
Note: Presently the strawberry plants are burnt and picking is unavailable.
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Tank Road Strawberry Field
Phone: 09721- 43081
Address: Kleinflurleinsweg 98
97424 Schweinfurt
Distance from Askren: 1.7 miles
Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can you pick fruit: Yes
Pickable fruit: Strawberries
Picking Season: Now
Prices: 1.1 pounds for 3 euros, 2.2 pounds for 5.80 euros
Note: It is unauthorized to drive down the tank trail. There is a parking lot adjacent to Kessler and Ledward that is available for parking. Pre-picked strawberries are also available for purchase.
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Obsthof Roland Lehnemann
Phone: 09721-40678
Address: Gademannstrasse 2
Niederwerrn 97464
Distance from Askren: 1.9 miles
Hours of Operation: Mondays through Fridays from 8 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Can you pick fruit: Yes
Pickable fruit: Cherries
Picking Season: Sweet cherries -- beginning of July
Sour cherries -- middle of July
Prices: To be determined
Note: Picking is by appointment. Call, leave a name, telephone number and the quantity. They will then call you with a date and time for picking. They also sell apples, plums, pears, apple juice and vegetables.
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