June’s sunshine adds extra sweetness to bumper summer for UK strawberries
Summary
The UK is having a very good summer for strawberries and other berries due to sunny weather in June. This weather helped the berries grow earlier, larger, and sweeter than usual, leading to a strong crop and more sales of fruit plants in gardens.Key Facts
- Strawberry sales in 9cm pots have increased by 240%.
- Sunny June weather protected strawberries from late frosts and helped them ripen earlier and sweeter.
- Other berries like raspberries, gooseberries, currants, blackberries, and blueberries are also doing well.
- Gardeners are growing unusual berries like honeyberries, wineberries, and pinkcurrants.
- Sales of fruit plants overall are up 25% compared to last year.
- The RHS moved its fig plantation outdoors, and it is now bearing fruit again after decades.
- Grapes are expected to ripen earlier, reducing risks of damage from autumn weather.
- Wild strawberries, a native British plant, will be shown at the RHS Badminton flower show alongside garden strawberries.
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