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Hi, I grew Sharpe's Express this year as a complete newbie. I didn't earth them up, and a few were too green to use, but most were fine. They had a lovely flavour, but they did fall apart on the boil. We like them re-fried, also good for roasting or mash.

I am pretty sure these are Bullace, a wonderful fruit. They ripen later than all the other plum/damson varieties, best after the first frost (yes, I know this seems odd at the beginning of September!). They make a great 'breakfast' jam, due to the tartness, and I have a fondness for Bullace Gin (rec...

Greetings from North Yorkshire, knee deep in runner beans