The strawberry season in the UK starts half a month late

Colder and dreary than usual weather with just 95.2 hours of sunshine in March slowed the development of strawberries in Britain, local media reported, citing statements from growers. According to them, the strawberry season this year will start about 15 days late, with the picking of the first crop scheduled for the end of May. The producers point out that the strawberries will be large and juicy. The weather has not damaged the crop and the stunted growth has strengthened the plants and increased the ...