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Easter is here and Spring is in the air
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Have you ever wondered why Easter’s date changes every year? Believe it or not, it’s linked to the Lunar calendar and the moon's position. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that takes place on or after March 21st, which is said to signal the start of Spring. Chocolate Eggs may symbolise new life and the brightness of Spring however we believe the sight of...
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Tis the season for Brussels Sprouts, Fa la la la la, la la la la !
Date posted: 22/12/2023
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The most wonderful time of year is nearly upon us and here at T H Clements after months of careful planning and many preparations the Christmas rush is in full swing, with all our staff working around the clock to ensure Christmas is delivered. Our hardy harvesting teams are working day and night in challenging conditions, with workers and machines battling through the swamp-like fields and...
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Keep your eyes peeled!
Date posted: 18/10/2023
Post By: Sophie Robinson
T H Clements Potato harvesters are now working in full throttle, praying the forecasted wet weather is delayed so we can keep up our harvesting momentum. When the weather allows our harvesters are busy filling carts full of Lincolnshire-grown ‘Tates’ carefully making their way back to our site, to be graded into boxes and stored safely in our stores. Our delicious Potatoes will...
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August Bank Holiday – Roasting weather or Roast Dinners?
Date posted: 25/08/2023
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The big question is will it be a warm August Bank Holiday or will it feel like Autumn has arrived early following on from this Summers weather trend of being wetter and cooler than last Summer? Many will feel is has been a miserable wash out summer so far, however following a drier and warmer May and June this year, we were in need of some rain to water our crops and fields in Lincolnshire...
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Majestic May
Date posted: 03/05/2023
Post By: Sophie Robinson
With a flash May has arrived and the first quarter of the year has flown by since our last blog. Our blogs may have been quiet however we’ve been busily preparing and starting the new season planting. Even though the first four months of 2023 have already been wetter (62.6 mm more rain) than the same period last year, we managed to start planting new season crops in mid-February, 10...
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Time to Sprout it's Christmassss...!
Date posted: 21/12/2022
Post By: Sophie Robinson
With the big day just around the corner and the unopened doors on advent calendars dwindling, here at T H Clements after months of planning and preparation the Christmas rush is well underway with our harvesting and factory teams working around the clock to endeavour Christmas is delivered.   Our hardy harvesting heroes have been working day and night in challenging weather conditions,...
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As the leaves on the trees turn
Date posted: 21/09/2022
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Following the long hot Summer of glorious sunny days and not so glorious drought, the meteorological Autumn has arrived with Lincolnshire experiencing cooler temperatures than recent weeks, frequent rainstorms, and the occasional misty morning so far. Even though the astronomical Autumn has not officially started yet (Friday 23rd September is the official start), the leaves on the trees have...
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Sizzling Summer
Date posted: 12/07/2022
Post By: Sophie Robinson
As the wonderful Caroline Aherne would proclaim in her weather girl character for The Fast Show … “Scorchio”   If you like your summer to resemble sausages on the Barbie, scorched, it looks like you are in luck this week. The weather forecasts and the plethora of heatwave news articles all tell us that the UK is going to be basking in record-breaking temperatures...
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Egg-cellent weather forecast for Easter
Date posted: 13/04/2022
Post By: Sophie Robinson
For some Easter is all about the religious festival, for others it is all about being with family or simply a short break marking the transition out of winter and looking forward to summer. It is for most though pleasing to see the weather forecast is looking good for the long bank holiday with plenty of warmth, sunshine, and no rain on the cards for Lincolnshire.   As the trees are...
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Favourable February
Date posted: 10/02/2022
Post By: Sophie Robinson
February, the last meteorological month of Winter and the month of love is already here. Although we are loving the favourable weather right now, we are mindful that we may well be just in the “Fool’s Spring” period that comes just before “Second Winter”. The year began with the UK having the warmest New Years Day on record as London’s St James Park...
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Merry 'Sprout'mas
Date posted: 21/12/2021
Post By: Sophie Robinson
After months of planning and preparation, the Christmas rush is well underway, and the big day is just around the corner. Here at T H Clements, like many food companies up and down the country, we are very busy ensuring Christmas is delivered. As Santa is loading his sleigh full of presents for the children on his good list, we’re loading a fleet of lorries up (not pulled by Rudolph or...
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Don't forget to change your clocks!
Date posted: 27/10/2021
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The crackly amber leaves are falling off the trees and decorating the paths along with the remaining conkers. Like the leaves the temperature is gradually dropping and this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour, making the official end of British summertime, meaning mornings will be lighter but the evenings will be darker. If like many, you forget which way the to change you clock each...
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Has Autumn arrived early?
Date posted: 31/08/2021
Post By: Sophie Robinson
With the August Bank Holiday now a distant memory and the Summer holidays coming to an end, the Sun seems to have disappeared for the past few weeks.   The current weather is giving the impression that Autumn has arrived early with cooler than average temperatures and lots of rain showers – not ideal weather for harvest time! However if weather forecasters are correct, September...
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'Weather' we like it or not...
Date posted: 19/05/2021
Post By: Paula Fixter
We can’t change the weather; however, we can do our very best to adapt to the changing situations and take action, utilise farming practices to minimise damage to crops and to the flow of overall production. Accurate information regarding the weather is therefore vitally important so that all farm activities can be planned.   We are dependant on seasons and the weather. It...
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Hello Spring
Date posted: 01/04/2021
Post By: Paula Fixter
If you define your seasons by the meteorological calendar then Spring is already well underway, beginning on March 1st, but for those who follow the astronomical seasons (which refers to the position of the Earths orbit in relation to the sun) they moved their clocks and watches forward one hour this week and are overjoyed that Winter is now in the past and Springtime is here.   In...
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Say it with Flowers
Date posted: 09/02/2021
Post By: Paula Fixter
February, the month of love, is upon us. Spreading joy and love (distantly, of course!) has never felt so valuable than on Valentine’s Day 2021.     Your loved one may not quite appreciate our idea of a beautiful bouquet (they are, however, purple and very pretty!!) but they might enjoy some of our romantic ideas for a memorable Valentine’s Day...
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New Year New Challenges
Date posted: 18/01/2021
Post By: Paula Fixter
They say, ‘third time’s a charm’ and with the positivity surrounding the UK vaccination programme we must now all trust in the process and truly believe that this third lockdown will be exactly that; with an end to these extraordinary times in sight.   The past few months have certainly been difficult for us all. Life has been very different. Along with the nation...
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No 'sprout' about it, it's Christmas time!
Date posted: 15/12/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
It has been a very strange year for everyone, and so it really does feel like a “I cannot believe it” moment when we realise that we are already halfway through December!   A huge amount of planning and preparation in needed with most food companies in the busy run up to the big day. But imagine what it is like for Brussels Sprouts producers when this iconic vegetable is such an...
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Stay safe and healthy in this second lockdown of 2020
Date posted: 02/11/2020
Post By: By Katie Dobiesz BSC Hons PGCHE medical herbalist and nutrition lecturer
While we are deep in this pandemic it’s so important to keep yourself safe and healthy and eat fresh Lincolnshire vegetables while they are such good quality and value for money.   So, while you have time on your hands, perfect your culinary skills and enjoy your kitchen.   All your healthy Lincolnshire vegetables are full of vitamins and fibre that help to keep you fit...
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Soggy start to Autumn
Date posted: 23/10/2020
Post By: By Sophie Robinson
Since our last blog, Autumn has swept in with persistent rain clouds, winds and cooler temperatures than average for this time of year. So far this month we’ve already had 46.6mm of rain fall on the fields of Lincolnshire and hardly a break in the clouds since the Indian Summer last month. Now we’ll hope for some brighter days along with dry and cool weather but no frosts...
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Second Summer
Date posted: 18/09/2020
Post By: By Sophie Robinson
The children may have now gone back to school, but the Summer weather hasn’t retreated yet, with most of the UK experiencing an Indian Summer so far this month! It would be easy to be fooled into thinking we are still in August, as the warming sunshine encourages us all to spend more time outdoors enjoying it. But the nights are slowly pulling in and the leaves on the trees are turning...
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Here comes the Sun...
Date posted: 05/08/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The year 2020 will be for most, a very unusual year. With regard to the weather though, for farming it really couldn't be much better. During the last 6-8 weeks we have enjoyed just the right weather mix for perfect growing conditions, rain to order and cooler than usual summer average temperatures. According to the Met Office, last month's average daily maximum temperature was...
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Rain to order
Date posted: 10/07/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
After a very warm and dry May, the rain arrived last month with a sense of timing that many comedy actors would be very happy with.  During June and July so far we have had plenty of light but consistent rain showers, which combined with slightly below average temperatures for this time of year means it’s perfect growing conditions for our crops.   Perfect growing conditions...
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Rain...Finally!
Date posted: 09/06/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Cast your mind back to June 2019 and us farmers were desperate for the endless rain to stop. To keep us on our toes, 2020 has decided to be the complete opposite - the warm temperatures, strong, drying winds and lack of rain that have characterised the sunniest Spring since records began. This has led to our fields starting to resemble deserts compared to the 'rice-paddies' of a year...
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#FeedTheNation: Why UK Farming is so important
Date posted: 20/04/2020
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Life currently feels very different for many of us. But whether you are a key worker, still working hard whilst also trying to keep safe. Whether you are working, but doing so using technology to work remotely. Or indeed if you are self-isolating and not able to work. We all are living through strange times the like of which we have never seen before.   One thing that links us all...
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TH Clements Dig for Victory
Date posted: 01/04/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
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Fresh Veg Champions
Date posted: 25/03/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
TH Clements growers of fresh Lincolnshire vegetables are adhering to the severity of the UK Lockdown by putting procedures into place for our employees safety, so that we can deliver Fresh Quality Vegetables to the Country through this current Virus Pandemic.   We are committed to deliver our quality produce to the consumer,despite the challenging situation we are all...
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Fresh Lincolnshire Vegetables can support your immune system in this current challenging climate
Date posted: 16/03/2020
Post By: Katie Dobiesz Medical Herbalist BSC PGCHE MNIMH
I teach nutrition, and am usually talking about how to live to 130 years old or heart disease prevention, but currently it’s all about how to evade the Covid-19 virus.When it comes to maintaining our health, a good immune system is very precious and one of the best ways to keep you well is by having a good diet with plenty of fresh vegetables.   Having a rainbow diet, with plenty...
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Stormy February
Date posted: 06/03/2020
Post By: Sophie Robinson
February temperatures so far have been mild with only the occasional frosty morning however Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis have been and gone battering the country with at times 60mph+ winds and heavy rainfall. Let’s hope this year’s weather is more ‘average’ unlike weather seen in 2019! With the strong winds the land is starting to dry out slowly (when the rain...
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Christmas cheer at T H Clements
Date posted: 20/12/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Christmas is nearly here and over the past week we've been busy ensuring there is plenty of fresh produce on the shelves for the customers dashing around grabbing the essentials for Christmas dinner.  T H Clements Christmas Jumper day 2019 was a success with plenty of staff enjoying the festivities! If you are lucky enough to have some of our sweet Brussels Sprouts or delicious...
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Forget about Brexit, it's all about Brussels...Sprouts!
Date posted: 10/12/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
December has finally arrived and whilst people are finishing Christmas shopping and starting to enjoy the festivities, here at T H Clements our tree is already up and decorated with Sprouts, and we are prepared for the extremely busy period in the run up to Christmas. Following a very wet Autumn with record-breaking rainfall we are hoping Winter will bring longer spells of dry and cooler...
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November Delgue
Date posted: 14/11/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The wet and soggy trend of this year’s weather has carried on further into November, as so far, we’ve seen 51.5mm fall from the heavy grey clouds in the first 12 days of this month. November’s weather is certainly giving us flashbacks to June’s horrendous weather however this month it seems even more treacherous in the fields as we are without the sun and warm weather to...
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Blogtober
Date posted: 04/10/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Hard to believe that just 2 weeks ago, we were at the end of a week-long late September heatwave. We all enjoyed the sun, but our harvest teams would not be able to lift the spuds if the ground was too hard and dry. Not wanting to rely on the old rain-dance, even if the team did look especially fetching doing a jig in the fields, we started setting up our irrigators for the Potato...
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Hustling Harvest
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
September has arrived and we've almost recovered from the hangover of the extreme weather experienced over the last few months. It's been a challenging Summer, but product availability is returning to normal with fantastic quality produce.    Christmas Cauliflower seedlings have now been planted in Cornwall, where they'll enjoy the next few months growing in...
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From floods to heatwave
Date posted: 26/07/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Last month we required wellies, waterproofs and pumps in the fields, but this month we need irrigation, sunscreen and ice cream! In June we saw higher than average rainfall, but July has been the polar opposite as we've experienced a Heatwave with temperatures reaching well over 30c. To show our appreciation to our staff working in such challenging conditions at the moment, we arranged...
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Water-Logged June
Date posted: 18/06/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The rain may have stopped for now, but unfortunately there is more unwanted rain on the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Sunshine has returned and along with warm winds, the land is starting to dry out on top, however underneath it is still incredibly wet. Travelling in fields is still extremely difficult and harvesting is still physically demanding for both man and machine. Our tractors...
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Lincolnshire Lakes - Follow up
Date posted: 14/06/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Once again, our heroic harvesting teams have been battling the treacherous water-logged fields, following over 150mm (6'') of rainfall over the last few days. They have been wading through the muddy fields and facing mother nature head on, ensuring the UK's supermarket shelves are stocked full of our lovely Lincolnshire Brassicas! A big 'Thank You' to all...
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Lincolnshire Lakes
Date posted: 13/06/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
If TH Clements were in the tourist industry, we would now be telling you all about the delights of the Lincolnshire Lake District. Parts of Lincolnshire saw more rain in one day, than usually falls in the whole of June. 150mm (6'') of rainfall recorded here at TH Clements over the last few days, equating to 25% of Lincolnshire's annual average...
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Mizzling May
Date posted: 14/05/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Following a warm and fairly dry April, May has brought plenty of showers so far. The famous April Showers were nowhere to be seen, with only 12mm of rainfall during the month. However, in May we have already seen double the amount of rain (over 1 inch) than the previous month.    In May many products will be coming into their new season for the year. Broccoli, Cauliflower, Savoy,...
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Egg-ceptionally warm Easter
Date posted: 18/04/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Easter is finally here, and we are pleased to say the weather forecast is looking great for the bank holiday. All seedlings planted so far are all safely under covers and growing well due to the good soil conditions and warn soil temperatures.  These covered crops will be ready to be harvested by end of May/beginning of June.    Recent good weather has allowed three...
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Blustery March
Date posted: 18/03/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
March has brought a mixed bag of weather with it so far with warmer than average temperatures, plenty of rainfall and extremely strong winds. Thanks to the warm weather at the end of February, we've had a good start to the planting season so far. We cover our newly planted crops to create a greenhouse effect, allowing the plants to grow faster however the strong winds this month have been...
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Freezing start to February
Date posted: 04/02/2019
Post By: Sophie Robinson
February has arrived and whilst some of the country has experienced a cold snowy start to the month, here in Lincolnshire we have had a few sharp frosts and a light dusting of snow. However milder and wetter weather is on the forecast for the next week or so.  Lots of our Lincolnshire fields are changing over from old season crops and the land is being prepped for new season planting,...
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Brussels Sprouts and Baubles
Date posted: 13/12/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
December is finally here and after plenty of planning and preparation we are gearing up for the busy few weeks ahead of us.    Either love them or hate them, we'll be harvesting and packing two million kilos of Brussels Sprouts, ready to be served alongside the Turkey or Nut Roasts, all over the UK this Christmas.  Brussels Sprouts have developed over the years -...
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Changeover November
Date posted: 09/11/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
With UK Broccoli season coming to an end, our cultivation team are now working and ploughing land. The green fields of Lincolnshire will be slowly turning brown to a dormant Winter landscape until Spring.    Currently we are drilling rotational Grass and Winter Wheat to put Fibre back into land and give fields a rest from Brassicas.  Potato Harvesting is now finished,...
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Indian Summer in October
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
October is in full swing and here at TH Clements we’ve been enjoying the recent warm and dry Autumn weather and have been praying for rain. Luckily our prayers for rain have been answered and we are experiencing a wet and much cooler start to this week.   As Tractors are busy transforming the fertile fields of Lincolnshire to dormant brown, allowing Winter to weather the land,...
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Autumns Arrived
Date posted: 14/09/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
The long hot Summer days seems all but a distant dream now Autumn has arrived. Nights are now drawing in and overnight temperatures are cooler.With the occasional rain showers on the forecast, irrigation machinery has now been packed away safely until next Summer. Currently we're topping Potatoes ready for harvest from mid-September to end of October. We top Potatoes to kill the plant and...
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Long hot Summer continues...
Date posted: 07/08/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
While the weather is still dry, and temperatures are high it's time for combining Wheat. Even though we are Vegetable farmers, we put Wheat into our crop rotation to put Fibre back into the ground. All Straw is chopped up back into the fields to benefit the land.    Broccoli due for harvest up to the end of October 2018 and all our over Winter Cauliflower, due for harvest up...
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Long hot Summer
Date posted: 16/07/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Here at TH Clements we're enjoying the sunshine while it lasts but hoping there are some rain showers on the way. Although forecasts suggest that there is no rain imminent, so we'll have to keep irrigating! These dry and warm conditions have made planting in Lincolnshire and Cornwall very challenging.  Even though Potatoes are planted deep and can normally find moisture easier...
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Arid start to Summer
Date posted: 18/06/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
After a wet and cold Spring, we are now experiencing a warm and sunny start to Summer with very little rainfall. As each dry day passes, all we can do is hope and pray for some rain!    However, Potatoes are enjoying the warm weather and are growing well, as Potatoes are planted deep in the ground they can still find moisture.   All new season crops are being...
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Marvellous May
Date posted: 16/05/2018
Post By: Sophie Robinson
Following a rainy and cool April, sunshine and warm temperatures have been gracing the fields of Lincolnshire recently, meaning the covers are starting to be removed from fields and crops are starting to grow fast.    Peas drilled in April have already started peeking up from beneath the fertile soil and should be ready to be harvested at the beginning of...
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April Showers
Date posted: 10/04/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
April is well underway and the famous April showers have appeared however luckily, they haven't hindered our planting schedule too much.   Potato planting will hopefully start next week and we hope to get the Seed Potatoes in the ground in a four-week window. Potatoes should be ready to harvest at the beginning of September. Once harvested, our Potatoes will be put away safely in...
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Egg-stremely Wet Easter!!!
Date posted: 29/03/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
Easter is finally here and we are pleased to say we’re back on track with planting. All seedlings planted so far are all safely under covers to ensure they grow whilst the soil temperatures are low. We cover our newly planted crops to create a greenhouse effect, allowing the plants to grow faster. With Easter forecasts showing lots of showers for the bank holiday and the first few days...
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Snowy Spring
Date posted: 19/03/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
After battling the Beast from the East at the beginning of the month and with roads now clear, we thought Spring would finally appear. However, we were wrong as the cold weather has returned with freezing temperatures and icy winds.  The Cold Weather has meant that we've stayed in Cornwall with crops longer than normal as the winter weather has slowed down crops there and in...
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The Beast from the East - Follow Up
Date posted: 02/03/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
The first day of March was an interesting day, to say the least, with the temperature being the coldest day on record for the month. Our team were battling -4 temperatures and 45mph winds drifting the snow from fields, whilst trying to help clear the snow drifts from the county’s roads. We had a tractor with a snow plough out on the roads from 3am, with more of our tractors and...
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The Beast from the East has hit Lincolnshire!
Date posted: 01/03/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
Lincolnshire has been hit with snow showers on and off since Monday and extremely cold temperatures. Wednesday evening into Thursday morning 45mph winds have caused drifts on roads from lying snow in fields, causing major disruptions. Most of Boston and surrounding areas have been cut off with cars being abandoned overnight and even some of our own staff struggling to battle through the...
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Frosty February
Date posted: 05/02/2018
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
February has arrived and brought extremely cold temperatures and lots of rain with it. Cornwall has had a very wet few months so far as they’ve only had 12 dry days since June. Even though it’s wet down in the South the Cauliflower is still very good quality. Although soon we’ll start harvesting Cauliflower in Suffolk too. We grow Cauliflower in different parts of the UK such...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...
Date posted: 15/12/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
While most of the country has been covered in a few inches of Snow this week, here in Boston, we woke up to a picturesque dusting, resembling a scene from a Christmas Card, on Sunday morning. However, within a few hours, it had all melted and just continued to sleet throughout the day. We would prefer the weather to stay dry and cool but for the temperature to stay above zero for our harvesting...
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Nippy Start to November
Date posted: 10/11/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
October has been and gone in the blink of an eye and now Novembers here it's brought cooler temperatures to Lincolnshire and even a few frosty mornings so far! Although we are hoping for the dry cold weather to carry on this month we don’t want it to freeze as with the shorter daylight hours, harvesting time is reduced throughout the Winter months and frosty mornings minimises the...
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Harvest 2017
Date posted: 12/10/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
The bright Harvest Moon has been and gone, however, we're still busy harvesting crops in Lincolnshire. Traditionally in the days before tractor lights, the light from the Harvest Moon used to help farmers gather their crops, despite the diminishing daylight hours.    We're still hoping the weather carries on being kind to us and the mild temperatures and dry weather...
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Autumn is here!
Date posted: 18/09/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
The beginning of September has brought us wetter and cooler than average conditions however the cool damp mornings has led to great quality crops. Potato harvesting has begun although we’re hoping the persistent rain showers stop and dryer weather is on the forecast very soon to ensure the perfect Potato lifting conditions.   Planting in Cornwall has nearly finished and...
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Where has the Summer gone?
Date posted: 15/08/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
At the beginning of August, we experienced Autumn like weather conditions - cool temperatures with high rainfall. Thankfully we don't grow a lot of Wheat as it has been affected by the worst possible harvesting weather.  However, the cooler and wetter weather has worked in our favour meaning that we have been harvesting extremely high quality Brassicas for this time of year. Fingers...
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The Sun has got his hat on ...
Date posted: 14/07/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
In June, we experienced warm and sunny weather with very little rainfall and as each dry day passed, all we could do was hope for rain! Luckily our daily rain dances worked and it finally rained at the end of the month. Now into July and our Cauliflower planting in Cornwall has finished. This Cauliflower will be ready to harvest around Christmas. Cauliflower for harvesting next March, April...
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Summer is nearly here !!!
Date posted: 23/05/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
May has brought some unpredictable weather to Lincolnshire however as June is only around the corner we’re hoping for plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures. After the torrential rain showers and the occasional sunny day, the potatoes have started to surface from underneath their neat ridges in the fields. Even with the constantly changing weather we’ve managed to start planting...
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Egg-citing Easter
Date posted: 14/04/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
The Easter Bunny has visited TH Clements early this year, however rather than searching for hidden chocolate eggs, we are focusing on planting potatoes. We aim to plant all our potatoes in a four-week window if possible.   Cauliflower is in full flight and we expect to harvest over 600,000 heads this week. That is 1 cauliflower for every 100 people in the UK.   With help from the...
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Spring has finally sprung in Lincolnshire!
Date posted: 24/03/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
It’s been a frustrating start to March as we have been waiting for the land to dry before we could start planting. We have even been dodging between rain showers, planting as and when we can. However, the weather has turned in our favour and we have had up to 8 planters with the polyethene gangs following close behind. They cover the newly planted crops to create a greenhouse effect,...
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Spring is just around the corner !
Date posted: 10/02/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
With February just beginning, we’re starting to get itchy feet here, waiting to begin planting in the fields again.  Once the seasons begin to change and Spring starts to make an appearance, we will be waiting for the perfect planting weather, then it will be all hands on deck. The early plants are planted under polythene to create a greenhouse effect so that they start to grow...
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Goodbye 2016, Welcome 2017 !
Date posted: 09/01/2017
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
With a New Year just round the corner, it’s now time to reflect on the year that’s just past and to put all of our focus and passion on the year ahead. Now the busy and exciting festive period has finally finished we’ll have to start planning for Christmas 2017. Sprouts have been associated with Christmas over hundreds of years. However, they are in season here in the UK from...
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Christmas Blog 2016
Date posted: 29/12/2016
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
T H Clements are all ready for the busy festive period with our Christmas production in full flow. Even our Christmas tree is decorated welcoming visitors. Brussels Sprouts harvesting is now in full swing and we are currently harvesting approximately 10 million sprouts per day from our green fields of Lincolnshire. Then they are graded, packed and dispatched to major retailers with T H...
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Winter Update - November 2016
Date posted: 28/11/2016
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
As November comes to an end, Potato harvesting has finished and all the Potatoes are safely in the store. At this time of the year Lincolnshire rapidly turns from a green and productive landscape to a brown dormant landscape. Traditionally you would have seen lots of tractors toiling in the fields chopping up the remains of the season’s crop and ploughing ready for the new season. However...
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Harvesting & Planning Update - September 2016
Date posted: 19/09/2016
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
Now Autumm is here and all the corn safely in the shed the focus has turned to the potato harvest - which is well under way with near perfect lifting conditions. The harvesters are traveling as fast as I have ever seen them move -Well as fast as they can legally move !!! We didn’t set any records with the corn harvest and we don’t expect the potatoes will set any record yields but...
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Planting & Harvesting update - August 2016
Date posted: 25/08/2016
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
We have finished planting all the Cauliflower and Broccoli  for this season and theres only a few Spring Green plants left to be planted. This month we've started harvesting Sprouts (They aren't just for Christmas !), Romanesco, Leeks and Kale. The next job in the season is to get the combines out to get the wheat harvest in and then the potato harvesters will not be long...
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Planting Update - July 2016
Date posted: 14/07/2016
Post By: Sophie Appleyard
The wet weather has been making planting a bit difficult for Neil and his team - but happy to report that he is still on track with planting .  July is a very busy period on the farm with lots of crops being planted . Planting Cauliflower in Cornwall to supply from December-March, in Suffolk for February-March and in Lincolnshire for March-May .  All possible with the different...
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On Tuesday 28th February 2023, representatives from T H Clements were invited along to Boston College’s Low Carbon Lincolnshire event, as part of the SDF Project to hear about the future of Hydrogen power and gain knowledge from guest speakers about achieving Net Zero. The day ended...