“Can have catastrophic consequences’ – Why you shouldn’t buy strawberries in April. Strawberry plants are particularly susceptible to fungi and rot, which is why they often have to be treated with pesticides on large plantations.
Long transport routes are often problematic when buying early strawberries. A possible alternative is organic strawberries, as no pesticides are normally allowed to be used in their production. But the long journey from abroad often remains the same. In Germany, strawberries grow from May to August and are available in supermarkets and fields for picking.