Our Berries

Berries are nature's number 1 source of antioxidants. Antioxidants fight against the free radicals that cause ageing, and disease as well as attacking our immune system. It is important to eat plenty of berries so that you have enough antioxidants to fight off flus, colds, wrinkles, cancers and cardiovascular disease.

Want to know when our berries will be ready?  View our seasonal chart.

  • Black Currant

    Black Currant

    Blackcurrants are native to Europe and North Asia. The growing of Blackcurrants was encouraged by the UK government in World War Two as a source of vitamin C, as other fruits were difficult to source.

    Available after Christmas.

  • Blackberry

    Blackberry

    The Karaka blackberry is a hybrid berry achieved by crossing two varieties in the New Zealand hybrid breeding programme. It has an old fashioned Blackberry taste, is easy to pick and has an outstanding shelf life, which makes it suitable for the fresh berry market.

    Ready from November to January.

    The Kotataberry is a hybrid berry achieved by crossing Boysenberry, Wildberry and Loganberry in the USA breeding programme.

    Ready after Christmas.

  • Blueberry

    Blueberry

    Blueberries are native to North America and Eastern Asia. There are three species: low bush, high bush and rabbiteye. In New Zealand we grow high bush and rabbiteye. Low bush varieties are common in the wilds of North America and the plants are the size of a bic pen. They account for over half of the world’s Blueberry production.

    Ready November to February.

  • Boysenberry

    Boysenberry

    Boysenberries were named after Rudolph Boysen who discovered the plant in 1920 in a ditch. Walter Knott named the plant and sold Boysenberries in his road side stall, along with pies and preserves. This went on to become Knotts Berry Farm Amusement park with roller coaster rides and water slides. ‘America’s first amusement park’.

    Ready December to early January.

  • Cranberry

    Cranberry

    Cousin of the blueberry and found mostly in sandy bogs in the USA and Canada. Valued for their ability to help prevent and treat urinary tract infections! Very tart raw so mostly used in drinks and sauces, or sweetened and dried. 

    Available frozen.

  • Gooseberry

    Gooseberry

    Native to Europe, NW Africa and Asia. Has been cultivated in Britain since the 13th century. Used mostly cooked in gooseberry crumble or pie or jam.

    Available frozen.

  • Loganberry

    Loganberry

    Loganberry are a cross between Blackberry and Raspberry. They were discovered in 1880 in California by James Harvey Logan. It has been used as a parent in many crosses including Tayberry, Boysenberry and Kotata blackberry.

    Ready in December.

  • Ranui Berry

    Ranui Berry

    The Ranui Berry is a hybrid berry achieved by crossing Auroraberry and Marionberry in the New Zealand breeding programme. The result is a sweet and juicy Blackberry: one of our favourites.

    Ready late November – has a short 3 week season.

  • Raspberry

    Raspberry

    Raspberries are grown extensively around the world and are very popular fresh and as jam.

    Ready from November to January

  • Red Currant

    Red Currant

    Member of the gooseberry family, usually found in western Europe. Has a tart flavour similar to the black currant but sweeter. Makes a lovely jelly to serve alongside lamb. Can be served raw in salads or drinks.

    Available frozen.

  • Strawberry

    Strawberry

    The appearance of the first strawberries is a sure sign that summer is on its way. In Roman times strawberries were a symbol of love due to their heart shape.  The variety of strawberry we grow is Camarosa - a cultivar from California. Strawberries have 6 times more Vitamin C than an orange!

    Ready from October to January

  • Tayberry

    Tayberry

    The Tayberry is a hybrid berry achieved by crossing Auroraberry and Raspberry in the Scottish breeding programme. Difficult to pick. Popular for Jam.

    Ready in December.