Mayfield Lavender Farm in South London is experiencing a shorter lavender season due to this year's heatwaves, with peak bloom occurring two to three weeks earlier than usual. They anticipate that the season could end three weeks earlier than normal, potentially concluding by the end of this month. Visitors are encouraged to come sooner rather than later. The warm, dry conditions have resulted in increased plant growth, ideal conditions for bees, and a notable honey production. Tickets are available for advance booking, and tractor tours are offered during visits.
"Lavender is highly weather-dependent, and peak bloom as well as the harvest date can never be precisely predicted," said Lorna Maye, owner of Mayfield Lavender Farm.
"We're expecting a bumper yield and look forward to creating even more wonderful lavender products. However, we advise people to visit as soon as possible and preferably not wait until August."
The ideal weather for the Mediterranean shrub, which thrives in warm, dry conditions, has made the plants produce lots more shoots, and has not only brought forward the bloom but also created perfect conditions for bees.
Mayfield Lavender Farm says that its lavender fields hit their peak purpleness two to three weeks sooner than usual.
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