Thompson & Morgan is pleased to introduce its latest innovation in grafting technology: The Gin & Tonic Tree
It may sound impossible (so did the Tomtato concept!), but UK gardeners can now grow juniper berries and quinine bark on the same plant, thanks to a major breakthrough in grafting technique. The mail order seed and plant specialist has cornered the market for dual-cropping grafted plants in recent years having invested heavily in a grafting development programme at its Suffolk trial grounds.
The project has come on in leaps and bounds under the stewardship of Rolf Paoli, who joined the firm in spring 2015, bringing with him a reputation for creating the seemingly impossible.
The Gin & Tonic Tree is set to be the first in a series of grow-your-own beverages. Expect to see the Vermouth Vine and Sherry Cherry following in future years.
A limited stock of the Gin & Tonic Tree has been made available for the spring despatch season. A further 100,000 plants will be made available this summer for autumn delivery.
Thompson and Morgan recommends growing The Gin & Tonic Tree alongside a lemon tree to complete the ingredient list.
