Bigger and More Flavorsome Strawberries Expected at Wimbledon This Year
Friday, 10 May 2024, 12:05
British-grown strawberries at Wimbledon
Tennis fans may be treated to juicier strawberries at Wimbledon this year after a wet and dark winter slowed the growing times, resulting in bigger and more flavoursome fruits.
Delayed strawberry season
Growers said the further wet and cold weather this spring, as well as less sunlight, has delayed the British strawberry season by a fortnight this year, with the main harvest expected at the end of May.
- Impactful Changes: Slow ripening results in bigger strawberries.
- Challenges Faced: Delayed harvest due to weather conditions.
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