June 24, 2018
U Pick Note
By Linda Dansbury

I did my U Pick yesterday and it was really pleasant to do so - several of you also spent time in the field. The peas are VERY plentiful!! If you go to the far end of the rows the pea pods are hanging on the ends of the stems like little Christmas ornaments on a tree - you will finish picking your allotment in just a few minutes. If, when you get to the field, others have found those, don't be discouraged - there are a lot, and I mean a lot of pea pods under the plants - walking the rows they are not obvious, but just squat down and you will see them.

As for strawberries, I am sure there are still a few small berries on all the plants, but the bottom few rows still have some large berries too. Just be patient and look carefully - you definitely have to get down near the plants and gently move the leaves around to see them - walking along the rows only reveals a berry here and there.

Be sure to try and get to the field today (if this is your week to pick) or in the next few days before the heat comes in. Peas do not like the heat, and although Derek will irrigate if needed, based on the forecast, by next weekend the plants are likely to start to suffer plus the weather will not be as enjoyable to spend time picking.