Litchi picking heaven proves a treat
The trees should deliver about 40 tons of litchis this season.
Verbara Farm on Glendale Road buzzed with activity as a throng of people enjoyed the Litchi Festival last Friday.
Happy voices echoed through the orchard as families and friends enjoyed plucking the juiciest litchis straight from the trees.
The estate, about 10km up Glendale Road via Shakaskraal, boasts 850 trees that are almost 40 years old.
The trees should deliver about 40 tonnes of litchis this season.
Picking continues for about two weeks, or until the litchis run out.
Daily picking times are from 9am-3pm, and entry is R160 per person.
Babies get in free and tots aged two to three only pay R50.
You are allowed to eat as many litchis as you like and take home up to 1.6kg.
No picking will take place between December 24-25.
No bags or cooler boxes will be allowed into the picking area.
To book, contact litchifestival@gmail.com or WhatsApp 064 763 6457.
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