Why Strawberry is the Ruler of Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani - Economy and Real Estate

Unlike Cities, Hill Stations are truly unique in nature

One can find tea in some hill stations

Coffee in few areas

Apple in Himalayan sectors

Strawberry in and around Mahabaleshwar  

Do you know why Strawberry is seen only in Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani Region?

The secret is that strawberry cultivation needs a cool climate typically around 20°C but stable and dry along with highly fertile soil. Only the region around Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani suits to these requirements. Most of the hill stations in Himalayas faces snow fall, some of the high altitude hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal too cold during the winter and few of the hill stations doesn’t have fertile soil or adequate water source and thus not suitable for it.

 Interesting facts about Strawberry

Strawberry plant produces runner plants which will root on its own and grow as a new plant around the parent plant. It is said to be that it got its name since the Europeans strung this fruit using Straw to take it to the market. Like blue moon, there is a term Strawberry Moon which is the full moon day of June month. There is a dedicated festival called ‘Strawberry Festival’ in and around Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani. Farm fresh Strawberry can be frozen for couple of months. Strawberry from this region got the Geographical Index (GI) as ‘Mahabaleshwar Strawberry’ which denotes the speciality and quality of Strawberry from this region like Kashmir Apple or Nasik Grapes.

Now let us explore the ‘City of Strawberry’ and how this fruit is the fulcrum point of its economy and real estate 

Inception of Strawberry at Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani Region

The Europeans introduced the fruit to Panchgani around the middle of 19^th century by planting the saplings brought all the way from their countries of origin. Real estate in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani has attained hitherto unseen highs on the back of rich harvests from strawberry cultivation in these hill stations. The Parsi families and the European settlers have played a pivotal part in the development of this region. The well-drained moderate loam soil that is rich in organic matter with a temperate climate creates favourable condition for strawberry cultivation here. The plateau or flat land is a major attraction for the tourists along with other spots in the vicinity.

Agri Tourism – The new trend

Eco tourism, Spiritual tourism and Medical tourism terms become common now a day but Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani is known for Agri tourism. Studded with large number of farms growing varied fruits, strawberry farm for sale in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani has the highest number of bidders from other cities. A trip to these hill stations are called Agri tourism since one can find the cultivation of not only Strawberry but gooseberries, raspberries and blueberries with mind blogging colourful view of the fields during the season. Much before visitors reach its core area the scale of strawberry cultivation signifies the fruit is the monarch of these hill towns. Its popularity is attributed to the fact by the appendage of strawberry in the names of most of the restaurants and lodging facilities.

Invigorating the Soul at Strawberry land – Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani Region

One of the perfect hill stations with the natural splendour in different forms abundantly is Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani region. The place is an ideal destination to rejuvenate the body and soul by instilling a sense of panache to take up life’s challenges due to which Villa or farm house for sale in Mahabaleshwar or Panchgani are always on demand. The liveliness of these hill stations with a serene atmosphere can be described as a best potion for the mind. The hill station’s quaint nature has endeared it to the urbanites from Mumbai and Pune and many other cities to gain liberty from the pugnacious pace of life they are accustomed to. Understandably, any land for sale in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani easily changes hands once it is known to public. The colourful and joyous attraction at Panchgani is the cultivation of strawberry on a large scale of which a considerable proportion is exported abroad.

Wonder of a fruit driving a real estate market

• Strawberry fetching high prices for the farmers – It is sold for about Rs. 125 – 150 / Kg and the farmer gets approx Rs. 75/ Kg. The income generated from the sale of farm produce is channelized in the ready purchase of any property for sale in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.
• The production of 20,000 tonnes or 80% of India’s strawberry has encouraged the new class of entrepreneurs to purchase land from others who sell property online.
• The apt weather combined with the suitable conditions has increased the area under cultivation and productivity of strawberries in this region. This explains the reason that agricultural land for sale in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani is a profitable venture one can hardly afford to let go.
• Strawberry also entails many derivatives or products like jams manufactured using the fruit. Ever increasing demand in West Asia and Europe for the Strawberry and its produce has been the motivating factor for the people to buy property in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.
• The spurt in real-estate activity has been sustained for the last few years as several factors have been conducive to development. Property owners seeking to advertise their properties in Mahabaleshwar or Panchgani can post a property advertisement on an online property-advertising platform to present relevant property information to interested users across different locations.
• Vacation homes or second homes are steadily filling up the landscape of Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani and are viewed as safe investments with the advantage of staying in own property on a famous hill station.
• Much cheaper property price of Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani comparing to Pune real estate and Mumbai real estate
• The many resorts and hotels that sprang up in the town emphasize the need of more rooms for accommodation. Demand continues to rise for buying or renting property, especially as after retirement residential option.

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