January temperatures have been cold for South Georgia citrus growers. They are about to get colder, however, beginning early next week.
According to weather.com, low temperatures in Tifton, Georgia, are forecast to drop into the high 20s, Sunday through Wednesday, with high temperatures only reaching the mid-30s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Similar weather conditions are expected across the region, so growers must protect their trees, says Mary Sutton, University of Georgia assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist.
“Just make sure trees are good to go with freeze protection. I think most people either use trunk covers or irrigation,” said Sutton…