Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 3/26/21

Many apple growers in the southeastern US are bracing for a cold front. Low temperatures in the forecast are near or below critical temperatures for apple for a four-day period. At several locations, two of the four days are predicted to have low temperatures in the mid to low 20’s. If the forecast holds true, this is a serious threat to the 2021 crop.

The current stage of bud development ranges widely based on variety and location. At higher elevations, most apple varieties are at a stage of bud development between green tip and pink. Lower elevation sites and early flowering varieties have advanced bud development, and some orchards are in bloom.

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