Texas fruit growers adapt to chill challenges and freeze damage

  • Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
    Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
    Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes.Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth.In Texas, where winters can be unpredictable,...

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