Question: 

How would one calculate his zakat on fruits? i have a friend who is growing strawberries. so he would like to know,how would he calculates his zakat when his date of paying is due on the 15th of Ramadhaan?

Answer: 

In South Africa, after harvesting one’s crops, if one sells the crops, then Zakaat of 2.5% will be due on the proceeds of the sale at the end of one’s Zakaatable year, provided that the amount equals to or exceeds the Nisaab of Zakaat.