The March snow and cold has some southern Illinois farmers fearing it could kill their crops.
Ren Sirles, owner of Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass, Ill. said late winter storms like what are appearing this year have killed entire apple and peach crops in the past.
"We lost them all in 2007," Sirles said.
Eight years ago a mid march warm up combined with an early April freeze killed the crops.
“The buds are only made once a year," Sirles said. "So once you lose them, you're done for that year.”
The recent ups and downs in temperatures could cause the crops to bloom to early.
“We'll have to cross that bridge when we get through this could spell. And hopefully we've got a crop to worry about,” he said.
If the fruits bloom early and temperatures take a dive, there's a risk crops could suffer.
Source - http://www.freshplaza.com/
