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The UK is experiencing a record cherry harvest due to high temperatures in July, particularly in Kent, the main cherry-growing region. The heatwave has led to a surge in sour cherry trees, resulting in a harvest that is twice the size of the 2018 harvest. The fruits are super-sweet and are expected to be available in supermarkets in abundance for the next two to three weeks. Tesco, a major supermarket chain, has already stocked up on additional tons of cherries to prevent wastage.
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Very large quantities of cherries are expected to hit supermarket shelves after the recent heat has led to a record harvest in the UK, reports the BBC. Extremely high temperatures in July in Kent, the main cherry growing area in the UK, led to a massive surge of sour cherry trees. This year's UK harvest is expected to be twice as high as 2018. Lee Turner, of Kent-based FGA Farming, Britain's largest cherry grower, said Britain is now experiencing "super sweet cherries in abundance." Mr. Turner said the heatwave affected cherry production, resulting in super-sweet fruits. For the ...
Source: Sady Ogrody
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