article_snippet: Waitrose have announced Waitrose will stock the Chichester glasshouse-grown Diamond Jubilee berries from today, and say it is the first time consumers have been able to enjoy locally grown varieties in March.
article_snippet: Just 200kg of the berries, which are grown in glasshouses, are expected this week but there should be around a tonne produced every week afterwards.
article_snippet: It's incredibly unusual to have these ready in March, but a combination of growing techniques and the perfect weather have meant we can sell these juicy delights earlier than ever.'
article_snippet: Diamond Jubilee berries from today.
article_snippet: Diamond Jubilee is a large berry, light in colour and firm with a good shelf life.
article_snippet: It is the first time consumers have been able to enjoy locally grown varieties in March.
article_snippet: Diamond Jubilee raspberry was created to commemorate the Queen's reign in 2012.
highlights_snippet: Glasshouse-grown Diamond Jubilee berries on sale two weeks early thanks to sunniest winter since records began .