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Work have been underway at Wilkin & Sons in Tiptree and they've extended their Jubilee orchard, where quince is grown.

The variety of quince tree is called Meech's prolific and will likely have a commercial quantity of fruit on around 5 years after planting (c.2019).

Farms director, Chris Newenham spoke to Ken Crowther about the orchards and how successful the raspberry crops have been.

Steve Bradley, gardening expert, discusses strawberry and raspberry growing.