Growing Berries in South Africa
Growing berries in South Africa
The Koo Valley is
well known for its densely planted fruit tree orchards and a brand of canned
fruit in South Africa that bears its name.
The Koo valley lies between the Long
and Waboomsberge mountains in Western Cape, South Africa. Lush farmlands are
also well known for Cape Wine lands and the famous picturesque road of
Rooihoogte Pass or R318 that passes along the full length of the Koo valley.
The Eastern Cape
“Berry Corridor” hopes to become the largest blueberry producers by 2020.
Thornhill Farms in Amathole spearhead the Eastern Cape berry corridor, which is
one of the seven districts of Eastern Cape Province.
Fruit and berries
grown in Koo valley, the berry corridor or your own home garden are a delicious
treat packed with vitamins, fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Below are some common berries grown:
The Koo Valley is
well known for its densely planted fruit tree orchards and a brand of canned
fruit in South Africa that bears its name.
The Koo valley lies between the Long and Waboomsberge mountains in Western Cape, South Africa. Lush farmlands are also well known for Cape Wine lands and the famous picturesque road of Rooihoogte Pass or R318 that passes along the full length of the Koo valley.
The Koo valley lies between the Long and Waboomsberge mountains in Western Cape, South Africa. Lush farmlands are also well known for Cape Wine lands and the famous picturesque road of Rooihoogte Pass or R318 that passes along the full length of the Koo valley.
The Eastern Cape
“Berry Corridor” hopes to become the largest blueberry producers by 2020.
Thornhill Farms in Amathole spearhead the Eastern Cape berry corridor, which is
one of the seven districts of Eastern Cape Province.
Fruit and berries
grown in Koo valley, the berry corridor or your own home garden are a delicious
treat packed with vitamins, fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Blueberry
Sweet, juicy
blueberries are used for fresh eating, or in sauces and baked goods.
Currant
The small, round
fruits may be translucent white, red or purple with a rich, tart flavor used
for preserves or wines.
Elderberry
Similar to currants,
elderberries are dark red to purple and make fine wine and preserves.
Gooseberry
This thorny plant
produces tart, green berries used in pies and preserves.
Grapes
Are botanically
classified as berries. Table grapes are used fresh and may be red, green or
black. Small, seeded types have an aromatic flavor and are used for juices and
wines.
Huckleberry
Huckleberries are
similar to blueberries, and are delicious fresh, or in jams and baked goods.
Loganberry
This cross between a
raspberry and a blackberry has a distinct taste and is used commercially in
jams and juices.
Raspberry
Raspberries are
cold-hardy and long-lived, producing sweet, flavorful fruit suitable for fresh
eating, sauces and preserves.
Strawberry
Have an intense
strawberry flavor that makes you stand up and take notice. Strawberries are
cultivated worldwide with a sweet-smelling aroma, red color, and natural
sweetness.
Youngberry
Byrnes M. Young
introduced this hybrid cross between a dewberry and a blackberry in 1905.
Youngberries are frequently grown in South Africa.
Did
you know?
George
is a small town close to Cape Town South Africa which hosts a two day Strawberry
Festival in September of each year.
