How much cold can the fruit trees take?

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How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 8:56:26 GMT -6

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Post by biglakebass on Apr 24, 2017 8:56:26 GMT -6

This week is gonna be pretty cold.

Lows here at home are right at the freezing mark at night. At the farm, looks like we have 7 days in a row that will fall below 30.

Are the apple trees doomed this year with this level of cold?

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How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 9:10:37 GMT -6

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Post by Freeborn on Apr 24, 2017 9:10:37 GMT -6

I think they could have some damage (10% maybe) but most of my trees (accept Crabs) are not budded at my place.

This link has a couple of good tables.

msue.anr.msu.edu/news/freeze_damage_depends_on_tree_fruit_stage_of_development

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smsmith Legacy member Posts: 18,139 Likes: 18,836 Location: Central MN Zone: 4a/3b Member is Online	How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 10:04:20 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smsmith on Apr 24, 2017 10:04:20 GMT -6 None of my apples or crabs are even close to blooming. This week will not impact them at all.
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biglakebass Legacy member Posts: 11,738 Likes: 9,487 Location: Big Lake, MN and Battle Lake, MN Zone: 3b/4a	How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 10:08:59 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by biglakebass on Apr 24, 2017 10:08:59 GMT -6 Nice. Thanks.
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How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 11:16:33 GMT -6

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Post by smsmith on Apr 24, 2017 11:16:33 GMT -6

I had to check just to make sure I wasn't talking shit...none of the crabs or apples are close to blooming this week, but I do have Ure and Early Gold pears at tight cluster. I think they'll be okay, but won't know for sure for awhile.

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nhmountains Global Moderator New Hampshire Zone 4B Posts: 11,841 Likes: 9,770	How much cold can the fruit trees take? Apr 24, 2017 11:22:33 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nhmountains on Apr 24, 2017 11:22:33 GMT -6 My average late frost date of 28 degrees on my land is May 16. Still a ways to go.
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How much cold can the fruit trees take?

Post by biglakebass on Apr 24, 2017 8:56:26 GMT -6

Post by Freeborn on Apr 24, 2017 9:10:37 GMT -6

Post by smsmith on Apr 24, 2017 10:04:20 GMT -6

Post by biglakebass on Apr 24, 2017 10:08:59 GMT -6

Post by smsmith on Apr 24, 2017 11:16:33 GMT -6

Post by nhmountains on Apr 24, 2017 11:22:33 GMT -6