It’s 106° right now. Paul has gone out for the fourth time today (it’s Sunday) to “check water”. Daytime highs are predicted to be around 100° for the next 10 days. Keeping the crops and the field crew hydrated is essential to ensure harvestable produce in the next month or so.
Yesterday I took some photos of things as they manage. It was 100°.
Fennel, Kale, Collard and Scarlett Kale, ready to harvest.
Potatoes (in the foreground) are looking healthy.
These lettuces were planted two days ago.
The bees are very busy in the heat.
Looking across 6 weeks of lettuce plantings; Red Butter, Little Gem, Rosaine, Cherokee and Romaine. We need to cover the Little Gem in the last stage, so it’s not feeding the rabbits!
Summer is always busy. As the heat continues, we are relieved by the decision not to host the Saturday Farm Stand this year. Because we farm year-round, we have to use our energy wisely. Our sense of pace is maturing.
Paul's Produce 
June 18th, 2017 at 7:13 pm
Candie, I am thinking of you both. This heat is brutal. We gain so much from what you and Paul do, I hope the weather will level out and the season will get easier. Kudos for your commitment, Antonia
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June 18th, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Thank you Antonia. I really feel for the crew this week. It would just slay me, delicate flower that I am!
June 19th, 2017 at 11:29 am
thanks for the pictures Candi. They really give us a feeling for what it is like for you, Paul and the crew. The lettuces are so arty and you have bees! That’s great. Stay healthy and sane through this blazing weather.
June 19th, 2017 at 1:17 pm
Thanks Joanie. We are doing our best!