What is your favourite fruit?
We know food shopping with your parents can be a bore, but next time you are in the fruit and veg section, take a quick look at the strawberries...You may notice this spring's bumper crop of strawberries are HUGE!According to UK farmers, the "glorious spring weather" has meant the strawberry season is off to a "stonking start". According to The Met Office, this spring is currently one of the driest and warmest in over a century, and that has been good news for some fruit growers. We wat to hear from you about your favorite fruits - is it "stonking" strawberries or something else? Join in our vote and leave us a comment below.
Marion Regan, who works for Hugh Lowe Farms, who provide Wimbledon with their famous strawberries, said this year's crop were sweeter than ever. Warm days and cool nights are known to make strawberries sweeter as the lower night temperatures allow them to rest and put the energy they have gained during the day into producing more natural sugars.But we wonder if strawberries are top of the shops when it comes to your favourite fruit. Why not choose which fruits you like snacking on best from our list below. You can upvote three different fruits so take your time to decide which is your main squeeze...! And if your favourite isn't on the list, choose "Something else" and let us know what we have missed.
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