Fruit: Page 2

An ideal replacement for Pax, large red fruit, good quality, few thorns and more mildew resistant. Space 1.5m (5 ft) between plants. Grows well in sun or light shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Shelter from cold winds is necessary and ‘frost pockets’ avoided. Fruiting - Late July.

A good hardy outdoor variety grape combining heavy crops of very edible grapes as well as having stunning autumn leaf colour. Fruits are large, black and rich to taste which ripen well in the UK and have one of the best flavours for desserts, wine making or juice. A healthy tree due to it's disease resistance. An attractive garden variety that we recommend any beginner gardeners to try! Vines need...

OUTDOOR SEEDLESS GRAPE VINE. NEW. High resistance to downy/ powdery mildew & botrytis. Good reliable cropper, with above average yields. Excellent flavoured table Grape. Plant in a south or south-east/south-west position is ideal. Also good drainage is required for good growth and cropping. Picking time - end of September (approx.). Height -5m+ (15 ft+).

OUTDOOR GRAPE VINE. A new German hybrid. This variety is one of the best for edible table grapes that can be harvested straight off the vine and eaten. The grapes, which are very large, have a nice muscat flavour, and will ripen to a golden colour. Plant in sun and well-drained soil. Picking time - early October. Height -5m+ (15 ft+).

A productive, outdoor variety that produces purplish-black grapes with an intense rich flavour and a strong hint of strawberry. Very productive and easy to grow. Can be picked and eaten straight from the bush or used for wine-making and juicing. The leaves turn fiery colours in the autumn just after they have fruited. Vines need reasonably deep, free-draining soil and plenty of sunlight to ripen properly...

Pollination - 3. Dessert pear. Self-fertile. Has medium-sized fruits, the flesh is creamy-white with a pink-tinge. Has a juicy and sweet flavour. A heavy & regular cropper. Pick - Late-September. Use October-November. Q.A. Rootstock -will grow approx 3m+ (10 ft+) high. Prune in Winter.

Pollination group - B. Dessert plum. Self-fertile. A popular choice. The fruits are oval & pale red. The flesh is yellow/green with a sweet and juicy flavour. A heavy cropper. Use in late August. Will grow in most well-drained soils in a sunny position. St J.A. Rootstock-will grow approx 4-5m(12-15 ft) high. Prune in Spring.

An upright and disease resistant variety with uniform red berries. Plant in a sheltered site, out of strong winds and frost. They do best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Plant in any soil type, as long as it's well-drained. If you would like to eat the berries yourself, make sure you protect the bush from birds.

A strong vigorous variety with vivid red stems and a well-balanced acidity. Rhubarbs need an open, sunny site with moist, but free-draining soil. Avoid frost pockets as the stems are susceptible to frost. Do not harvest during the first year after planting as this will reduce the vigour. Once planted, it should not be moved and appreciates a generous annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.

A Blackberry -Raspberry cross. Has been eagerly awaited for many years as it is a thorn -free version of the old favourite. The fruit is excellent for dessert and freezes well and the refreshing rich, aromatic flavour is superb. Space 2.4 m (8 ft) apart. Grow in sun or light shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Picking time - Early July.