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Category: Orchard Science

Au Revoir to Pear, Plum and Damson Blossom?

Two nights of bad weather after early blossom has bloomed is bad news, but hopefully not the end of this year’s crop.

Published April 11, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Science Tagged blossom, damson, frost, pear, plum, severe weather

Frost Warning! Bad News for Blossom

It’s every orchardist’s worse-case scenario: a sharp frost forecast just as the blossom is starting to open…

Published April 1, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Science Tagged blossom, frost

What Are ‘Chill Hours’ And Why Do They Matter?

The recent UK-wide cold-snap will have been really good for our fruit trees – here’s why.

Published January 10, 2021
Categorised as Longer Articles, Orchard Science Tagged chill accumulation, chill hours, chill requirement, chill units, pomology

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