Strawberry
Among the finest organically grown strawberry varieties cultivated in the country
Among the finest organically grown strawberry varieties cultivated in the country
A premium variety known for its large, uniform conical shape, glossy bright red colour, juicy flesh, and pronounced natural sweetness, making it ideal for fresh desserts, fruit bowls, tarts, and simple preparations where flavour stands out.
Mahesh follows a cow-based, chemical-free approach to farming that focuses on building long-term soil health rather than short-term yields. The Soil is nourished using Compost, Vermicompost and Jeevamurtha. Physical pheromone traps and in house kashayas, neem oil and other natural solutions are used for pest and disease control.One of the few farmers practicing open land cultivation for strawberries, chemical free.
An early-season variety known for its bright red colour, firm texture, and high sweetness with mild acidity, making it ideal for desserts, fresh tarts, cheesecakes, smoothies, preserves, and chocolate pairings.
A day-neutral variety with a uniform conical to elongated-conical shape, deep red colour, firm flesh, and balanced sweetness with gentle acidity, well suited for cakes, pastries, coulis, jams, gelato, and refined plated desserts.
A high-yielding variety with a conical to slightly rounded shape, bright red colour, juicy texture, and mild sweetness, making it ideal for fresh desserts, fruit bowls, sauces, jams, and everyday culinary use.
Ramkrishnan runs the Bangalore Berry Company, an initiative started by a group of friends who transitioned from the IT sector into farming with a clear focus on growing high-quality strawberries using natural methods. Their primary farm is spread across 7 acres in Malur, where they cultivate four varieties of strawberries.They use enriched compost to build healthy soil .Pests and diseases are managed naturally using physical pheromone traps, trap crops like marigold, chilli oil, kashayas, and beneficial microbes such as Pseudomonas and Trichoderma.
