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Frost hits citrus orchards in Adana
Turkey
Monday 14 January 2013
FJ
Frost has hit the Adana region, which produces 80% of Turkish citrus.
The wave of cold weather since last week Turkey has hit hard the Adana region, where approximately 80% of Turkish citrus products grow.
The temperature dropped to -4 ° C in the night of Sunday 13, to Monday 14 January and despite the weather warning, it seems that citrus orchards were affected. According to predictions
, the frost should continue.
Large producers use fans to circulate the air to prevent the formation of frost.
Damage caused by freezing will be determined in a few days but it is clear that not only citrus but also vegetables like spinach, lettuce and cabbage were affected by the cold.
Large producers use fans to circulate the air to prevent the formation of frost.
Damage caused by freezing will be determined in a few days but it is clear that not only citrus but also vegetables like spinach, lettuce and cabbage were affected by the cold.
