Crop conditions

May 1, 2026

Hello. Some of our more sensitive fruit crops have suffered from recent freezing temperatures. Fruit set is almost non-existent on plums and peaches. Our first grape shoots have around 20% survival. The apples and pears seem to be fine. The consequences of an early start to the season are apparent here at Meigs. In other news, we have set new traps in the orchard to monitor for dogwood borer (Synanthedon scitula), coddling moth (Cydia pomonella), and oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).

: Peach: Fruit set

: Blackberry: Bud swell

: Apple (Goldrush): Fruit set

: Grapes: 4 – 8” Shoots

: Pear: Fruit set

: Pawpaw: Bloom

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