CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Carpinteria flower grower Jerry Van Wingerden says "We're ready," as he looks over 15,000 pots of poinsettias. Next week they will head to grocery stores, florists, and farmers market locations throughout the west.
Nearly all have green leaves on the bottom and striking red leaves on top. They are the number one potted plant sold in the U.S. -not just for the holidays – but all year.
Van Wingerden has a large section set aside in a greenhouse at Westland Orchids, and a relative is growing them nearby in the flower rich Carpinteria Valley.
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