Lincoln Co. fruit growers say crops survived round 1 of freezing temps. Round 2 tonight
Story Date: 4/5/2021

 

Source: Steve Ohnesorge, WBTV, 4/2/21

Temperatures dipped below freezing early Friday morning in the apple, peach and pear orchards in Lincoln County. Some areas were as low as 28 degrees, but only for a short period of time. A stiff breeze kept any frost from settling on the blooms and buds, and farmers say that helped them avoid any major damage to their crops.

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