When can you go strawberry picking in UK?

Britain’s strawberry season kicks off in early May, reaching its peak in June and July. And, as long as the weather holds, strawberry fans can enjoy picking these delicious red berries well into August and even September.

Can you eat strawberries while picking?

Eat your strawberries or freeze them within 24 hours of picking. Most local berries are grown for flavor rather than shipping so they will not last like those in the grocery store.

Can you eat first year strawberries?

Generally, strawberry plants do take about a year to really begin producing good fruit. If you planted a day-neutral or everbearing variety, the flowers should still be pinched initially, but strawberries can usually be harvested later on in the season.

Where to go to pick strawberries in Northants?

Dovecote Farm, Newton, Geddington, Nr. Kettering, Northants, NN14 1BW The Dovecote Buttery is known for it’s wonderful menu and tearoom but they also have a pick your own area in the summer time. The farm has said their strawberries are usually ready mid June, as are gooseberries and redcurrant. The raspberries are usually ready around mid July.

Where can I pick my own strawberries in the summer?

Harpole Pick Your Own | Harpole | Harpole Strawberries FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FRUIT Situated in the beautiful village of Harpole, Grange Farm is famous across Northamptonshire for its range of delicious, freshly grown fruit throughout the summer. We’ve been growing strawberries since 1987, opening the pick your own gates in 1988.

Do you have to pay to pick strawberries at Grange Farm?

Grange Farm is a working farm and family run business. We respectfully ask all visitors not to eat any of the fruit before paying for it and to be aware that all picked fruit must be paid for. Our staff are always happy to advise likely costs before you start picking. We will not tolerate disposing of and sorting of fruit before paying.

When is the best time to pick strawberries in Peterborough?

The farm has said their strawberries are usually ready mid June, as are gooseberries and redcurrant. The raspberries are usually ready around mid July. Due to the unpredictable weather they will announce the opening on their pages as soon as they are ready. Hill Farm, Oundle Road, Chesterton, Peterborough, Cambs. PE7 3UA