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Get your free copy27 August 2013, 10:10 AM
- This year's late autumn will result in an abundance of fruit crops in the UK, according to the Woodland Trust
Berries in particular will benefit from the weather, and the flavour of British apples is also predicted to be sweeter.
The increase in fruits will also benefit wildlife, which was hit by a cold snap in the spring.
Dr Kate Lewthwaite, project manager for the Nature’s Calender, said, “Although our records suggest that autumn fruiting will be late this year due to the delayed onset of spring flowering, if the warm weather interspersed with occasional wet spells continues, this should mean the fruiting of shrubs like bramble, rowan and blackthorn is abundant.
“Wildlife species will no doubt benefit from a bumper crop, and finally fruit-eating birds and mammals will be able to enjoy an autumn feast.”
The good news comes after last year’s washout, which caused one of the worst fruit harvests for over a decade.
