Harvesting

Soft fruit and berries

This guide’s details are being double-checked, so for now it carries only the safety notes.

Gooseberry, blackberry and other cane fruit carry sharp thorns that scratch, and soil-borne tetanus can enter cuts. Wear gloves and long sleeves, keep tetanus cover current, and clean any scratch. Be certain of your identification before eating any wild berry.

Where to get help

Your GP or practice nurse.