- Early season
- Most widely grown variety from 1920-1960
- Great tasting berries
An early season variety with large, good tasting berries, bred by Thomas Laxton of Tinwell nr Stamford in the 1890’s – this is one of the oldest fruit varieties still cultivated.
This variety has always had a reputation for fruit quality and was the most widely grown variety from 1920 until 1960. It’s reputation has survived among knowledgeable gardeners and it maintains a substantial and enthusiastic following.
Interesting Fact – This was the variety served to Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation banquet.
