Malatya apricots severely affected by frost
Turkey
Wednesday 09 April 2014
MLK
The gel "burned" flowers.
After early flowering of apricots trees in the largest producing region of Turkish dried apricots, the temperatures of - 5/-10 degrees for two days have not only affected apricot trees in bloom, but most of the fruit trees "burning" flowers and young shoots.
Some farmers talk about total destruction and government assistance is expected, the majority of the producers were not insured for the weather.
Source : www.malatyahaber.com