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The snow is falling!
February on the Farm
It's a winter wonderland here in South Jersey! The early blooming flowers are thriving. Thanks to our rolling benches, the pansies enjoyed some afternoon sun even though there was snow on the ground!
Flower of the Month
February/Viola
Last month pansies were in the spotlight, but for the month of February, we will be highlighting violas!
Often the names pansy and viola are used interchangeably. However, all pansies are violas, but not all violas are pansies! Make no mistake about it, the violas are growing in our greenhouses and thriving right along with the pansies!
As with the pansies, violas are cool weather flowers that produce bright, bold blooms! They should usually be planted in mid March to April in New Jersey and they will bloom throughout the spring and into the summer. Violas can tolerate full sun, but not the heat of a hot summer afternoon. As the temperatures rise, violas would prefer a shady spot in the afternoon. Ideal temperatures are between 40-70 degrees.
There are over 500 varieties of violas, so selecting the color you prefer may be challenging! Once you are ready to plant, choose a pot or garden bed that has soil rich in organic matter. A peat based potting soil is a good choice for patio pots. Garden soil that incorporates mulch, composted leaves, or other fertilizer is also ideal. Violas prefer moist soil and may need additional watering if they are in the direct summer sun during the afternoon hours.
To maximize the performance of the viola, deadhead the plants as the blooms fade. If the plants become leggy, cut them back to 3-4" tall to rejuvenate them. Although they are known as cool season bloomers, with a minimal amount of attention it is possible for violas to continue to produce stunning blooms throughout the summer months.
Violas are striking when planted alone in a container or as a garden border, but they can easily be mixed with ornamental winter vegetables, primrose, trailing lobelia, or sweet alyssum.
Quick View of the Viola
- Usually plant in mid March to April in New Jersey
- Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade
- Thrives in temps between 40-70 degrees
- Pair with cool weather lobelia, primrose or sweet alyssum
- Pair with winter vegetables such as kale, ornamental cabbage, Swiss chard, or parsley
- A variety of bold and beautiful colors are grown at our farm
- To maximize performance, deadhead faded blooms and trim leggy plants back to 4"
- Plant in rich, well drained soil that is kept moist
Flower of the Month
Pansy/January
January days may be cold and grey here in South Jersey, but the pansies are growing beautifully in our greenhouses!
Pansies are a classic cool weather flower that burst with color when they are in bloom! They are a welcome addition to early spring gardens and patio pots. In New Jersey, mid March is usually the best time to plant pansies. They like rich, well drained soil that is evenly moist, but not soggy. Pansies thrive in full morning sun with afternoon shade. As far as the outdoor temperatures, pansies prefer night temperatures in the 40s and day temperatures in the 60s. They are cold hardy, but the show of blooms will likely be affected if the temperature dips into the 20s.
There are many ways to plant pansies in an eye appealing display. They look lovely on their own as a monochromatic pot or garden bed. If you choose to plant your pansies in a mixed pot, the combinations are endless! Other cool weather plants compliment the pansies beautifully, such as violas, primroses, trailing lobelia, and sweet alyssum. An alternative is to plant pansies with winter vegetables such as kale, ornamental cabbage, Swiss chard and parsley. Add a contrasting color of pansy or violas for a huge pop of color!
Quick View of the Pansy
- Usually plant in mid March or fall in NJ
- Grows best in morning sun with afternoon shade.
- Thrives in temps between 40-60 degrees
- Pair with cool weather lobelia, primrose, viola, or sweet alyssum.
- Pair with winter vegetables such as kale, ornamental cabbage, Swiss chard, or parsley.
- Popular colors grown at our farm are yellow, blue blotch, tri color, and citrus mix among others.
Our Locations
The Family Farm
The Farmers Market
The Farmers Market
Our Farm is located in the lush farmland of South Jersey. The farm is open daily throughout the year for wholesale customers and bulk purchases. We offer delivery service for flowers and produce or you may stop by the farm to pick up your order.
The Farmers Market
The Farmers Market
The Farmers Market
From June through November, you will find our Jersey Fresh produce and flowers at the Paterson Farmers Market located at
449 E. Railway Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503.
We offer the freshest selection of seasonal produce grown locally in South Jersey!
About Us
The Farm
We are a 5th generation family owned flower and produce farm in Tabernacle, NJ.
We are Jersey Fresh and Jersey Strong!
The Fields
The Schultheis Family has been growing fresh produce for your table since the late 1800s. Whether you visit us on the farm or at the Paterson Farmers Market, you will find the freshest Jersey produce available! We are one of the reasons New Jersey is known as the Garden State!
The Greenhouses
Bringing color to your yard is easy with our 210' of greenhouses! We offer a wide variety of annual flowers, herbs, and vegetables.