With two freezing events in March after a very warm winter that got plants blooming almost a month earlier than normal, there was bound to be some damage. Fortunately, even though some orchards with early-blooming varieties of peaches were hit hard, later-blooming varieties were hit less hard and should produce a delayed crop. The decrease in the number of peaches overall plus the lack of early-blooming varieties mean that the harvest might be delayed this year and that prices are likely to be high. Fortunately, Georgia and Florida commercial blueberries were hit less hard and they were able to do frost protection. Here are some stories.
Specialty Crop Industry: Freeze Events ‘Bad Timing’ For Peaches
Specialty Crop Industry: Cold Weather Events Impact Early Peach Varieties
Farm Monitor: Georgia Peaches Impacted by Late Cold Snap
Specialty Crop Industry: UF Blueberry Specialist: Growers Cautiously Optimistic This Harvest Season
