09/29/2026
WOWZA!
The dahlias have been putting on a show in the field with their big blooms and vibrant colors. The cooler temps and precipitation have been great. But how much is too much rain? Don't get me wrong, as a farmer, having this steady precipitation is a blessing. Our crops need water, but not this much. Rain at these levels causes crop damage and loss not only for specialty growers but also for our row crop farmers.
The flowers in the field have never looked better, but my plants have never looked worse. In the last three photos, you can see tons of flopped-over plants. We took all the preventative steps this summer: staking, netting, restaking, restaking, and restaking again. Yet, Mother Nature still proved she is in control. You can take all the steps to prevent plant damage, and damage can still occur.
This post showcases the beauty of the blooms and shows the rows of flopped-over plants - remember, don't compare your B-roll to someone else's highlight reel.
