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Which are the most popular soft fruits to grow in the garden in the UK?
The most popular soft fruits to grow in the UK in a garden are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
What other soft fruit can you grow in the UK?
Other soft fruits that can be grown in the UK include:
- Currants (red, white, and black)
- Gooseberries
- Tayberries
- Loganberries
- Boysenberries
- Cranberries
- Kiwi fruit
- Grapes
- Feijoas
- Elderberries
- Blackcurrants
- Whitecurrants
- Redcurrants
- Gooseberries
How can you grow these soft fruits?
Here are some general guidelines for growing soft fruits in the UK:
Strawberries: Plant strawberry runners in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They can also be grown in pots or hanging baskets.
Raspberries: Plant raspberry canes in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They can also be grown in pots.
Blackberries: Plant blackberry canes in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They can also be grown in pots.
Blueberries: Blueberries prefer acidic soil, so if your soil is not acidic, you can grow them in pots filled with ericaceous compost.
Currants, Gooseberries, and Tayberries: These fruits prefer moist but well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They can also be grown in pots.
Cranberries: Cranberries prefer acidic soil, so if your soil is not acidic, you can grow them in pots filled with ericaceous compost.
Kiwi fruit: Kiwi fruit needs a warm and sunny spot, with a support structure to climb on. They also prefer moist but well-drained soil.
Grapes: Grapes need a warm and sunny spot, with a support structure to climb on. They also prefer moist but well-drained soil.
Elderberries: Elderberries prefer moist but well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They can also be grown in pots.
It’s also important to note that all these fruits need regular maintenance such as pruning, fertilising and pest control to have a good harvest.
