Notes from the orchard
An early spring combined with freezes during bloom, hail, and record rainfall in June leads to challenges for all our fruit this year.
The weather this spring set us up for difficulties during bloom. Apricots were in bloom on April 1 this spring! That is 2 1/2 weeks early and just asking for a freeze. Other crops followed the trend and were in bloom a full 2 weeks early, and we did have freezing temps. during bloom and shortly thereafter. The apricot crop, apple crop, and cherry crop were all harmed at the time. Peaches have come through the spring and we have a full crop on the way. Harvest will be 2 weeks early on all varieties, so plan ahead to find your favorites. Don’t miss them!
