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Day 10 of Valentine's Day shipping...
Yesterday was a particularly beautiful day at the Arcata farm, so it seemed an ideal time to get out to the fields and hoophouses, which tend to be a bit muddy when it rains. I wanted to get a closer look at iris, since we're closing in on Spring - one of the strongest seasons for iris.
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| The sun drenches the fields of our Arcata farm |
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| Perfect day for a bike ride through the fields and hoophouses |
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| First stop: Iris hoophouses. (Yes, my coffee came along for the ride!) |
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| Bulbs have just been planted. Wire grid and drip tape are in place |
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| Iris starts to peek out from the soil. This crop will be ready to bloom around early Mother's Day shipping |
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| Baby irises are starting to sprout. These babies will be full grown in time for late Mother's Day shipping |
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| Telstar just starting to come up. This iris crop will be ready for harvest mid-April |
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| Telstar mid-growth. Expect to see the full blooms mid-March |
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| Iris crops nearing harvest time. Soon their blooms will start to show color at the tips |
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| Iris buds close-up. We pick iris and ship it when it is closed like this to prolong the vase life |
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| White iris popping up in the Telstar hoophouse. We call this a "fence jumper" |
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| Granted, I have small hands, but Telstar Iris blooms are about the size of them! |
Gorgeous day, gorgeous tour.
While the iris harvest is in full swing for several areas of the farm (in Arcata and Oxnard), many of the hoops are currently quiet and serene. I suppose those iris crops are waiting patiently for upcoming holidays. Until then, they make for a very pleasant bike ride!
To learn more about any of our flowers, it's always a good idea to check out Sun Valley's Resource Pages. CLICK HERE for the one on Iris.
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