"We haven't experienced any heat damage yet, but we are entering our third heatwave, which could potentially stress the plants."

2025-07-11 00:00

The warm weather and increased hours of sunshine have significantly advanced the growth of soft fruits in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, but saw a significant increase in volumes in May with excellent fruit quality. We have had no trouble selling the fruit."

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