Bloom

Bloom is a powerful time of year. This window of 14 days is make or break for the almond crop. During this period of time the bees must have nice weather (55+degrees and little to no wind) to fly about and pollinate the crop. The mornings cannot dip below 28 degrees or frost will defeat the pink bud. The market stops in anticipation of what bloom will bring, farmers do not sleep and we all wait and watch.

Besides all of these effects, the billions of pink blossoms changes the scenery. Spring is upon us as we burst into bloom! Then as the delicate petals fall they cover the ground in a pink snow.

I have learned such a great deal about farming almonds that Wade and I planted our own orchard over a year ago. We are in our second bloom this year! Almost every day we were out admiring our tiny trees and their brilliant soft pink flowers. Here are a few clips of our trees.

Hunter is also a huge fan of Bloom. It has gotten us out into the garden and given him a chance to play in the grass with his puppy. From our family to yours Happy Spring......Enjoy the Bloom. In the weeks to come I promise to share the results of the bloom....