Springtime at High Country Orchards

Greetings from All of Us here at High Country Orchards!

 

We have not yet reached bud break in the orchards, but like the early pre-dawn hours before a long anticipated event, the interlude is restless and fitful.  The early shoots of green grass poking their heads out from under the blanket of brown promise that a full awakening is coming soon.  There is an unmistakable hint of spring in the air even though we are still having cold nights and snow occasionally blankets the ground.

 

All orchard fruit crops in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties have completed rest and are now accumulating heat units to move them toward
bloom. Apricots in Mesa County reached 1st swell (Stage 1) March 12 and are the most cold tender of all the crops at all locations; 30 minutes exposure to 15 degrees Fahrenheit would kill approx. 10% of apricot buds at this time.

 

Due to the unseasonably cold and snowy winter that we had, the trees are slower to bud out this spring.  It took us a little longer to get into the fields to prepare for our new plantings but finally we are able to ready the ground to receive several thousand new trees that will be arriving soon.  The existing trees have been pruned and are fully ready to start another season of growing.  It is an exciting season of promise and new growth.

 

On other fronts, we are developing our facilities to be the hosting facility for events and receptions.  We are eagerly planning our first wedding this summer and anticipate the ceremony to be an unparalleled event set amongst the beauty of the orchards with the backdrop of the Mesas.  There are few man-made creations that can rival the beauty of the Creators hand.  Our first celebration will take place this June and we are already working to guarantee that it will be an unforgettable event.

 

As the promise of spring prepares the land for new beginnings we here at the orchard wish all of our friends the blessings of success in your lives and hope that we see you soon this upcoming season.