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Find the sweetest strawberries in Lower Austria with the strawberry finder!
Strawberry Finder makes it easier to access 50 strawberry fields in Lower Austria. The start of the 2023 season brings fresh fruit straight from the field.
Find the sweetest strawberries in Lower Austria with the strawberry finder!
The strawberry season in Lower Austria is just around the corner and is enjoying great popularity among consumers. With the “Strawberry Finder” service from the Lower Austrian Farmers’ Association, the search for the best strawberry fields is made much easier. Around 50 strawberry fields were already listed in the region in 2023. This service helps environmentally conscious customers find direct marketers nearby and avoid long transport routes, and is a proven concept for farm-gate sales of freshly harvested strawberries.
According to the information, strawberries are the first seasonal and regional outdoor fruit in Austria. Cultivation in Lower Austria covers an area of 520 hectares, making the federal state the leading “strawberry country number 1”. A total of 1,170 hectares of strawberries are grown throughout Austria. The most important growing areas in Lower Austria include the Marchfeld, the Tullner Basin and the region around St. Pölten. The average per capita consumption of strawberries in Austria is 3.5 kilograms annually.
Strawberry Finder makes it easier to access local producers
The “Strawberry Finder” is available on the Lower Austrian Farmers’ Association website and allows users to view the nearest strawberry locations by entering their zip code. There are currently 50 strawberry field locations and marketers listed on this platform. This service has made it particularly easier for consumers this year to make the most of the season, which has started early. The demand for the popular summer fruit is unbroken and many people are turning to fresh, regional products.
The strawberry harvest in Lower Austria is also very important for the regional economy. The annual survey of fruit production reports statistics, includes both commercial fruit growing and extensive fruit growing. The first harvest forecasts will be published in June. This information is crucial for planning and marketing the tasty fruit, the final harvest results of which are usually available in November.
In summary, strawberries in Lower Austria are not only a popular and healthy summer fruit, but also play an important role in the local agriculture and economy. The Strawberry Finder ensures that the connection between producers and consumers is strengthened and encourages people to support local products.