BLOSSOM UPDATE

Despite the continuing dry growing conditions the blossom is about halfway through now. The earliest varieties to bloom are losing their petals whilst the very latest – D’arcy Spice, Orleans Reinette and Suntan are poised to open during this Bank holiday weekend. Worcester Pearmain opened rather earlier than is usual in the average sequence, whereas our Cox have flowered over a very long period with still some blossoms to open. To date, no alarms at night with frost.

At last, the road from Marks Tey to Aldham is passable as the bridge replacement over the Roman River nears completion. Don’t hold your breath, as shortly we will be marooned from the South again whilst the bridge over the railway by the station is repaired.

Rain still holds the key to  this season. No rain is better than a hail storm.