Hello In our conditions such conditions (temps x duration) would only suggest to me the probability of frost rings (russet rings at the stem surroundings).... you keep the fruit load more or less and you have a big job to do to carefully hand thin.
We are facing cool temperatures too here, fruits are about 20mm now, and we spent 4 days with temps between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius (35 to 43 F) this is new for us. I suppose this will drive to a huge natural drop ? Best regards Jean Marc Jourdain Ctifl Lanxade 24130 Prigonrieux France www.ctifl.fr www.fruits-et-legumes.net -----Message d'origine----- De : [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] De la part de John Lyman III Envoyé : mardi 11 mai 2010 15:06 À : 'Apple-Crop' Objet : Apple-Crop: Experience with cold temps post bloom Hi, Had cold temps ranging from 27.5 to 29 in low spots in our orchard this morning. We are a week to 10 days past PF, and fruit size is on ave 8-12 mm. Does anyone have previous experience with cold temps at this stage that they could share? Thoughts on approach to thinning, what fruit damage to expect, etc. I think we were at these temps for just an hour or two. Thanks, John Lyman Lyman Orchards Middlefield, CT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard <http://www.virtualorchard.net> and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements <[email protected]>. Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent "official" opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard <http://www.virtualorchard.net> and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements <[email protected]>. Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent "official" opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content.
