It looks like there's going to be a good crop of sloes this year!

Sloes (Blackthorn) are very small, green-fleshed, inky-skinned, wild plums with an acid flesh and bitter skin. They’re commonly found in hedgerows in England, Wales and Ireland and make a fabulous jam, not to mention the sloe gin!

Sloes are generally at their best from around September, following a bout of cold weather and autumn showers. Many people wait to pick them until after the first frost, which they believe softens the skins slightly and helps release the berries' juices.

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