This C18th method for protecting fruit trees from the cold sounds a bit suspect to me, but the author was clearly convinced.
Category: Orchard Science
Climate Change in the Orchard: Later Frosts, Earlier Harvests?
A recently published research paper has outlined some of the possible implications of climate change for orchard growers.
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.
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…
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.