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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.

Published April 23, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Science Tagged academic paper, Achim Kunz, apple, blossom, climate change, frost, harvest, Michael Blanke, research

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

On Winter-Proofing Apples, 1820s style

When winter came in 19th century America, it was out with the thin linen cloths to protect the fruit still on the trees.

Published April 9, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Work, Quotations Tagged C19th, frost, frost protection, storing

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
  1. Darren T on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 4, 2023

    You're welcome! :)

  2. Camille on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 3, 2023

    Sorry for the delayed response, but thank you very much for all this information. I will keep it to refer…

  3. Darren T on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 3, 2023

    Thank you Oltice, I'm very glad it was helpful. Thinning really is one of the most useful and important things…

  4. Oltice on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 2, 2023

    This was absolutely brilliant. I know now why my apple tree doesn't produce any fruits this year, after having millions…

  5. Darren T on Dealing With Pear Midge Problems the Organic WayJune 2, 2023

    I'm sorry Ruth, but I don't have much experience with spraying, so I wouldn't know what to advise there. I…

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