Farmer prepares peach trees for freezing temperatures
Temperatures below freezing, for more than a few hours can destroy peach trees.
Posted: Apr 1, 2021 8:04 PM
Updated: Apr 1, 2021 8:05 PM
Posted By: Olivia Schueller
The owner of Isom's Orchard in Athens, Wes Isom, said he's very concerned about the freezing temperatures.
If it starts getting too cold, Isom will spray the peach trees with water. The water creates a protective barrier around the bud, to hold in heat.
"What we have coming up here tonight, temperatures projected to be in the upper 20's and if that's a prolonged spell, four to five hours, serious damage could occur," said Isom.