Fruits

Here is just a sample of some great fruit that can be grown with a little love and care.

Most of them will do the rest!

Its a good idea to check planting seasons, as they may like to start growing at different times of the year.

Quick link to the fruit of your choice from here.

Tomato

Strawberry

Tomato

Tomatoes are a favourite summer crop for greenhouses, and if started early enough in heat, can produce six to eight more trusses of fruit during the summer and autumn. 'San Marzano' is a classic plum/paste type of tomato, borne on intermediate vines. This variety produces clusters of delicious, elongated fruit and performs best if staked.

Common Name: Roma tomato

Genus: Lycopersicon

Species: esculentum

Cultivar: 'San Marzano'

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy

Height: 150cm

Spread: 60cm

Time to plant seeds: March to April

Strawberry

Cambridge Favourite' is a well-loved strawberry variety. A reliable cropper, it performs well in a wide range of soils and growing conditions. The medium-sized, light red fruits hold their shape and flavour very well. As further proof of its qualities, the Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Common Name: Strawberry

Genus: Fragaria

Species: x ananassa

Cultivar: 'Cambridge Favourite'

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Sandy

Height: 45cm

Spread: 45cm

Time to take cuttings: June to August