Burlington Berries is always growing.
Tasmania's year-round cool temperate climate is ideal for growing a range of soft fruits. From the preparation required in the cooler months, to the warmer busy summer harvest months, every season brings its unique challenges and to-do lists to create the perfect fruit.
BURLINGTON BERRIES IS BUSY ALL YEAR ROUND
Explore a year of seasonal change on the Burlington Berries farm. From winter to summer, autumn to spring, there is always something new and exciting happening.
Winter
Preparation for the coming harvesting season.
JUNE THROUGH TO AUGUST | |
AVERAGES 3-11 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH HEAVIER RAINFALL, WINDS AND WINTER FROSTS | |
BERRY SEASON IS DORMANT |
WHAT'S IN SEASON?
Spring
Everything is growing!
SEPTEMBER THROUGH TO OCTOBER | |
AVERAGES 8-17 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH VARYING RAINFALL | |
BERRY SEASON HAS BEGUN |
WHAT'S IN SEASON?
summer
Summer is our busiest season!
NOVEMBER THROUGH TO FEBRUARY | |
AVERAGES 17-30 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH OCCASIONAL RAINFALL | |
BERRY SEASON IS IN BLOOM |
WHAT'S IN SEASON?
Autumn
Getting ready for the next growing season.
MARCH THROUGH TO MAY | |
AVERAGES 9-17 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH VARYING RAINFALL | |
BERRY SEASON IS IN BLOOM |
WHAT'S IN SEASON?
Join over 450 local and international valued team members, who every year help to grow and harvest our berries.
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Everything you need to know about Burlington Berries and how we grow a ‘Better Berry’ for all Australians to enjoy right here in Cressy, Tasmania.
“I have met so many people from different backgrounds and cultures while working on the farm, the people are always friendly, and our team is like a second family to me”
Inoke Fine
Seasonal Worker