British growers adapting to new crops
British growers are capitalising on changing climate conditions to experiment with crops previously impossible to cultivate in the UK, including an expansion of vineyards alongside tea production in Cornwall and melons in Devon. This shift reflects how warmer temperatures are opening new agricultural opportunities across the country, with growers diversifying into everything from lupins to butternut squash. It's a sign of how UK viticulture continues to adapt and grow in response to environmental conditions.
Originally published by Hort News
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