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Apricot crop dodges freeze damage

21st March 2009

In the US apricot growers avoid a potentially damaging frost however concerns still remain over adequate water supply

California apricot growers say the freezing temperatures earlier this month did not cause much damage. The trees are in blossom now and it looks like there will be a good crop. However, water availability is a concern to farmers. Many have wells to provide needed irrigation water, but at least one farmer is reporting he is unable to obtain water. Although there should be adequate water for a crop this year, trees need water later in the summer when next year's crop begins to develop.


Source: Fresh Plaza Newsletter

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