This year, tennis enthusiasts at Wimbledon might notice strawberries of a larger size and richer flavor, attributed to a wet and dark winter that extended the growing period. The British strawberry season has been delayed by two weeks, with the peak harvest anticipated at the end of June. Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers: "The slower ripening period will allow flavors to develop as the strawberries grow to become particularly large and juicy. It will be a fantastic year for British strawberries." Marston also hinted at the possibility of larger varieties of other berries, depending on future conditions.

Source: The Guardian May 13, 2024 12:30 UTC