Fruit to plant in December

Plant Rhubarb crowns now in well prepared soil. Add plenty of organic matter – they’re hungry feeders!

Fruit to sow and grow

Ripe fruit berries of Blackberry ‘Loch Ness’ from Thompson & Morgan 
Overwinter blackberry plants now for summertime harvests
Image: Blackberry ‘Loch Ness’ from Thompson & Morgan

Try starting to grow these fruits this month:
• If you’d like to grow your own delicious raspberries next year, plant raspberry canes now while they’re dormant.

• Plant blackberries any time between now and the spring.

• Strawberry plants can be planted now for a crop of sweet berries in the summer.

• Plant blueberries this winter for an attractive addition to the fruit garden. With pretty white flowers, delicious berries and fiery autumn foliage, these acid loving plants provide constant interest.

• Plant gooseberries and currants now.