The Best Pick Your Own Farms
If youβre looking for a fun and unique experience in Jerusalem, fruit picking is a great option. There are plenty of farms in the area that allow visitors to pick their own fruits and vegetables. Here are some of the best pick-your-own farms in and around Jerusalem:
Moshav Tzofit
Moshav Tzofit is a guided pick-your-own farm located just north of Kfar Saba. Visitors can pick a variety of fruits and vegetables, including carrots, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, celery, sweet potatoes, and more. The farm is open on Saturdays from September to May and on weekdays during Sukkot and Hanukkah. There are also picnic tables, a playground, and an exhibition of tractors and agricultural tools. Visitors can buy Druze foods including pita, plus soft drinks and popsicles.
Meshek Levy β Shaal Berry Picking
Meshek Levy is a farm located in Shaal, which is about an hourβs drive from Jerusalem. Visitors can pick a variety of fruits, including cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and more. The farm is open from May to July and offers a rich variety of mulberries, sweet and sour cherries, figs, mango-flavored grapes, Korean cherries, Chinese dates (jujube), forest strawberries, black mulberries, and many other fruits depending on the season. Visitors can also enjoy a petting zoo and craft tables.
The Salad Trail
The Salad Trail is a guided tour that takes visitors through an organic garden in the Negev Desert. Visitors can pick a variety of vegetables, including lettuces, radishes, potatoes, and more. There are also workshops on herbal tea and spices, as well as a lunch that includes salad made from the vegetables picked on the tour. The tour is available in English and Hebrew.
Kesem Hapri
Kesem Hapri is a farm located in the Golan Heights that specializes in fruit picking. Visitors can pick a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines, figs, and pomegranates. There is also a picnic area and a playground for children.
Moshav Odem
Moshav Odem is a farm located in the Galilee that offers self-picking of a variety of fruits, including kiwis, persimmons, star fruit, guava, and citrus fruits. Visitors can also buy dried fruit and other products made from the farmβs fruits. There is also a park and live performances.
These are just a few of the many pick-your-own farms in and around Jerusalem. Whether youβre looking for strawberries, peaches, figs, or other fruits and vegetables, thereβs sure to be a farm that meets your needs. So grab your basket and head out to the farm for a fun and rewarding day of fruit picking! π±π·π³π ππΈπ₯ππππ°πππ¨π»πΎπ©π»πΎπππͺβοΈπ₯π§π¦βοΈπ‘πβοΈ