Egyptian Fresh Strawberry
CURRENTLY CULTIVATED CROPS IN EGYPT
The fields are full of activity, with workers using a variety of tools and equipment to gather the crops.
Egyptian Fresh Strawberry
Egyptian fresh strawberries are highly sought after in international markets due to their sweet and juicy taste, bright red color, and characteristic aroma.
Egypt is among the top five strawberry exporters globally, and it is the first among Arab countries in production and exportation.
The country exports approximately 40,000,000 tons of fresh and frozen fruits to countries in Europe, America, Southern Asia, the Gulf States, and the Middle East.
The fruit is widely consumed in big quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as juice, ice creams, pies, chocolates, and milkshakes.
The fruit can also be used in pastry, desserts, cocktails, and fruit salads. It can be made into juice or blended into milkshakes and smoothies.
packing: 10 punnets in each carton, each punnet weighing 250 g. Air shipment ranges from 1 to 5 TONS per shipment, while sea shipping in a 40 ft container carries 9 TONS (for short destination).
Egyptian fresh strawberries are packed in different sizes and shapes, including 250g/pack, 2kg carton, and 2.5kg carton.
shelf life: Egyptian fresh strawberries is up to 10 days, and they should be stored at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C.
Egypt has 5,245 hectares of land covered with strawberry produce. The governorates that grow strawberries are Ismailia, Beheira, and Qaluobia.
The most widely grown variety in Egypt is the Red Merlin, which has a shiny red skin color and keeps the color after harvest.
Other varieties include Fortuna, Festival, New Star, and Winter Star.
The Egypt strawberries season runs from December to April.
The Mediterranean climate of Egypt, fertile soils, and geographic location contribute immensely to the production of quality fruits, and the leveled fertile lands give it an advantage.
Egypt strawberries require low temperatures to grow, with the ideal temperature being 60°F -80°F and between 6 to 10 hours of direct sunlight.
The fruit is harvested after 4 to 5 months since planting and is fully ripe before then because they don't ripen after picking.
During harvesting, the cups and a quarter-inch of the stem are left attached to the fruit.
Egyptian fresh strawberries are harvested after 4 to 5 months since planting.
The fruits are fully ripe before then because they don't ripen after picking.
The harvesting is done every day by hand. During harvesting, the cups and a quarter-inch of the stem are left attached to the fruit.
Egyptian fresh strawberries are shipped across the world by air and sea.
Air shipment is suitable for short distances and allows for the transportation of small quantities of fruits.
Air shipments can range from 1 ton to 5 tons per shipment. Sea shipping is ideal for long distances and allows for the transportation of large quantities of fruits.
A 40-feet container can carry 9 tons of fresh strawberries for short destinations. The shipping process is carefully planned to ensure that the fruit arrives at its destination in excellent condition.
The fields are full of activity, with workers using a variety of tools and equipment to gather the crops.
