If you’re looking to buy soft fruit plants in Suffolk, Woolpit Nurseries offers a fantastic selection of raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, gooseberries, currants and more. All plants are sold in person so you can choose the healthiest specimens for your garden.
Delicious, Homegrown Fruit – Straight From Your Garden
Growing your own soft fruit is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy your garden. Whether you have a large plot, a courtyard, or a container garden, soft fruit plants are easy to grow and incredibly productive. At Woolpit Nurseries, our soft fruit range is chosen to thrive in Suffolk’s climate and provide delicious harvests from early summer onwards.
📄 View our Soft Fruit Stock List for Woolpit Nurseries to plan your visit.
NOTE: This stock list of Fruit trees is subject to availability as the season goes on. Everything is individually priced.
You can also browse our full range of fruit trees, garden shrubs, hardy perennials and Italian plants to complete your garden.
Soft Fruit Plants Available at Woolpit Nurseries
Below are some of the soft fruit plants you’ll typically find at the nursery. Stock varies throughout the year, so visiting in person is the best way to see what’s available.
Blackberry Canes
Vigorous growers with excellent yields
Raspberry Canes
Summer & autumn-fruiting varieties
Blackberry Canes
Ideal for pots, require acidic soil
Gooseberry Bushes
Hardy & great for cooking and eating
Blackcurrant Bushes
Highly productive, sweet berries
White Currant Bushes
Decorative and delicious
Strawberry Plants
Sweet, juicy and delicious. Perfect for beds or hanging baskets
Fig Tree ‘Brown Turkey’
The best fig variety for UK gardens
6 Easy-to-Grow Soft Fruit Plants
You don’t need an orchard to enjoy abundant fruit harvests. These soft fruit favourites are ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike:
- Strawberries – Perfect for gardens, containers or hanging baskets. Plant in full sun and remove runners for heavier crops.
- Raspberries – Choose from summer or autumn-fruiting types. Grow in beds or pots and prune canes after fruiting.
- Blueberries – Beautiful spring flowers, nutritious berries in summer. Grow in pots of ericaceous compost for best results. Blueberries grow especially well in containers—explore our range of garden pots and containers to get started.
- Gooseberries – Hardy and highly productive. Enjoy them fresh or use them for delicious pies, jams and puddings.
- Blackberries – Easy to grow with very little maintenance. Prune after harvest to encourage next year’s growth.
- Blackcurrants – Sweet and juicy. Grow in full sun and protect berries from birds for best yields.
Why Grow Soft Fruit?
- Produce reliable harvests with minimal care
- Grow well in borders, raised beds or containers
- Encourage children and families to enjoy gardening
- Attract bees and pollinators
- Offer sustainable, pesticide-free crops right outside your door
Soft Fruit FAQs
Most soft fruit plants can be purchased and planted from early spring, with certain varieties available autumn–spring depending on stock.
Yes. Blueberries, strawberries and even raspberries grow very well in containers with the right compost.
Most soft fruit plants are self-fertile, but having more than one can increase yields.
No. We only sell plants in person so you can select the best quality stock.
Visit Woolpit Nurseries – Shop In Person
If you’re looking to buy soft fruit plants in Suffolk, visit Woolpit Nurseries just off the A14 near Woolpit, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. Browse fresh stock, get friendly advice and choose plants that will thrive in your garden. Take a look at our complete range of garden plants before your visit.