Source: Denise Attaway, FARM PROGRESS, 3/22/22


Clemson researchers report South Carolina peaches and other fruit crops appear to have survived the recent cold snap, but only time will tell. Temperatures fell as low as 19 degrees in orchards early Sunday morning, March 13. Clemson Cooperative Extension Service commercial fruit and vegetable agent Andy Rollins said the peach crop was in pink to full bloom stage when the icy temps hit. Rollins and other Clemson Extension agents spent all weekend working with growers to help protect their crops.

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