1. Genting Highlands Strawberry Leisure Farm
I was very excited prior to my trip to Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm. I have never been to any strawberry farms before, either in Genting Highlands or Cameron Highlands. I guess, strawberry farms are not high on my priority list since I don’t really love the taste of the fruit.
2. fountain at Genting Highlands Strawberry Leisure Farm
It was pouring when we arrived and rain always spoil a little of my enthusiasm when I am on the road. Thunderstorm aside, I was not as impressed as I had expected to be.
3. at first, I thought these flowers were decorations
The strawberries with seedlings originated from California, which were supposed to fruit around the year here at Genting Highlands due to the generally lower temperature, haven’t been very co-operative due the the El Nino effect.
4. strawberry vines
When I was there and also in Fraser’s Hill and Bukit Tinggi, these places were warmer than I have anticipated. Naturally, and unfortunately, this affected the growth of the fruits.
5. strawberry flowers
Plus, I have no idea why the fruits look tumorous. Is this also because of the weather? The ‘normal’ average temperature here is 26 degrees Celsius, as it is 1005 metres above sea leel.
6. strawberries
Once the buds bloom, the fruits will appear in a week’s time. The fruiting cycle is three months and after five fruitings, the plant has to be replaced. There are some 10,000 plants here! The taste of the strawberries produced here is sweet and at the same time, a little sourish.
7. strawberry products
I believe that when the weather is better, the 8-year farm will be nicer to visit. Entrance fee is RM8 (adult) and RM5 (child), by the way.
8. Lavender Garden
Once entered, visitors could opt to purchase pre-packed strawberries at the price of RM15 per box of 250 grammes, or self-pick for RM8 per 100 grammes.
9. jade vine
Additionally, there are other strawberry products sold here, from jams to juices, snacks and others.
10. Edgar taking a shot of these flowers with his mobile phone
Within the six-acre land is the Lavender Garden. No extra admission fee is imposed on visitors to enter the garden. Besides Lavender, there are many other types of flowers. Opened just last year, the plants are still young. I am excited to see how it will turn out later when the plants are matured.
11. strawberry café
So, would I recommend a visit to Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm? Definitely. In fact, I plan to return, but I will wait for the weather to improve before I revisit!
12. Laura enjoys her strawberry juice
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm
Add: No.6, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2, Bandar Gohtong Jaya, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603- 61001121
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