Tarleton, Preston, UK 18th June, 2014. John Dobson Harvesting Salad Crops in sweltering conditions. Stacking the second crop of 'Oak leaf' lettuce for market as the continuing good weather makes for a good growing season in this market gardening area. Salad consumption is now at its highest level in the history of eating and the summer months mean demand goes crazy, which is all good news for the regions salad bowl, the West Lancashire coastal plain between Preston and Southport where miles of rich, black soil provide an ideal growing medium.
The top grade farming land in West Lancashire means that employment in agriculture in the authority is by far the highest of any in Lancashire. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops under glass/plastic. The farming land allocated to fruit and vegetables production in the authority area represents 94% of the Lancashire total and 71% of the North West total. Some of the numerous enterprises active in this production are Huntapac Produce Ltd, a large and well-established family firm that grows, packs and distributes organic and conventional root vegetables, brassicas and salads to most of the major supermarkets. Len Wright Salads, and Dobsons Salads in Tarleton are growers of salad crops. It also sources produce from a number of local growers to improve the company's ability to respond effectively to the demands of the major supermarkets and food processors.
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Location: Tarleton, Preston, West Lancashire, UK
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