Greg’s Precious Peaches as well as many other peach farms throughout Georgia. was demolished which such an event is considered It’s “rare” in the southern states that are closely related to the fruit. It was nicknamed the “Peach State”.
Last winter was unusually warm. make peach blossoms bloom early But after that, in March, the temperature dropped below freezing point. which is too cold for delicate flowers After all, three days of frost would be enough to destroy the entire crop.
a bowl full of peaches Prepare to be sold in the market. at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus
“When we started investigating One peach blossom bloomed and died, and then another blossomed and died. We didn’t want to see that.” It was a loss worth hundreds of thousands. which has never happened before in 20 years
Many observers said that Georgia has lost about 90 percent of its crop this year, warning that This happens more often than before. due to weather changes
A plaque hangs on the glass of Greg Farms’ office in Concord. in Georgia that there are no more peaches
The peach is Georgia’s iconic sweet fruit. Greg said proudly that “There’s nothing better than a peach from Georgia,” and it appears almost everywhere in the state. Except on the peach tree this year.
To help local producers, Dario Chavez, a horticulture professor specializing in peaches, A new hybrid peach variety is being developed. They are still delicious, productive and can adapt to warm climates.
Aerial shot of Greg Farms peach farm in Concord. in Georgia
However, climate change is not the only threat to peaches. because blueberry which is important in the state of Georgia was also heavily affected. Like Greg’s family where blueberry trees are planted alongside peach trees About 75% of blueberry production has been lost this year.
Dried peaches fall inside the grounds of Greg Farms in Concord. in Georgia
If more durable fruit is developed, Greg was happy to try growing it. but in the meantime His thoughts were focused on next summer. which he imagined The garden will be filled with ripe peaches. customers will be satisfied and he will be able to smile happily again
“A bad harvest is part of a farmer’s life,” Greg reminds himself. “Did you know that Gambling and farming are similar. Because it has to risk your luck every year ”.
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2023-07-21 00:00:00
