Strawberries Suppliers
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 9:41pm

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1 The British strawberry season started in April under glass. The openair fruit disappears towards the end of next month. Meanwhile Fragaria vesca the wild strawberry; has just appeared. Look for it in hedgerows. The most ubiquitous 'supermarket variety is Elsanta which couples decent flavour with longevity and an attractive appearance. Pick your own for maximum freshness. 2 Contactthe Farm Retail Associationto locate your nearest outlet. 3 At Wellbrook Farm Stephen Holmes grows woodland and wild strawberries. Available from Brogdale Horticultural TrustFortnum & Mason 4 Haworth's Fruit FarmEddisbury FarmYeld LaneKeisallCheshireoffers a wide variety to tempt the strawberry lover. 5 Upper Ridgeway FarmThursleyGodalmingSurreyalso has a diverse selection. 6 The Kitchen GardenOldown EstateTockingtannear Bristolhas the tabletop system which allows PYO at waist height and minimises chemical input. 7 The Fruit GardenGross Faen RoadPeterstonsuperElyCardiffGlamorganhas an excellent varied selection.