Georgia peach producers continue to reap the benefits of colder weather to start 2025.
Chill hours are necessary for peaches to flourish. Trees enjoyed temperatures at or below the designated mark of 45 degrees Fahrenheit during last week, according to Jeff Cook, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) agent for Peach and Taylor counties.
“After last week’s cold, 10 days worth of cold, we should probably be pushing 600 hours, at least mid-500s,” Cook said. “It looks like in the forecast it’s staying fairly cold.”…