Most of the strawberries that can now be bought in supermarkets come from Spain, predominantly from the region around Huelva in the southwest of the country. Early strawberries from Spain and other southern countries are very sensitive to rot and fungal diseases.
The sweet fruits are transported to us by plane and therefore have a very high overall CO₂ footprint. Although strawberries are one of the healthiest types of fruit, you should avoid them in April. Even if the temptation is great and strawberries are particularly healthy with their high content of vitamin C, we should be patient and wait until the first German strawberries are finally available to buy in May. But pesticides are also used in German strawberry cultivation, so it's best to choose organic products and avoid the plastic bowl when shopping. You can also grow strawberries quite easily at home in the garden or on the balcony. Your own harvest always tastes best. This list shows you which fruits are particularly good for you and which you should buy asparagus for.