Almond groves affected by frost all over Italy
Almond groves all over the peninsula have been heavily affected by the late frost of the past few days.
"It is too painful to visit the groves. I do not know if there will be anything left to harvest, as fruits are dropping every day. The external part of the fruits has changed color while the inside, which was still 'jelly-like' and full of water, froze completely. It was supposed to be a record campaign due to the lovely blossoming and extraordinary setting," reported Domenico Casamassima, a producer from Castellaneta (Taranto).
"The straw bales were not enough, as the temperature remained below zero for at least two hours. My produce was damaged last year as well, but the percentage did not reach 15%, while this time I will have to add a few more dozens to that figure."