Peaches and cold weather: Farms closely monitoring temperatures

(WJBF) – Peach trees across the area are already blooming, but a cold snap moving in tonight has farmers watching the forecast closely.

With temperatures expected to drop close to freezing Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, farmers say the big question isn’t just how cold it gets, but how long it stays that way.

Peach trees are blooming across the Ridge, a new season in full swing. 30 degrees Tuesday night into Wednesday is cool, but safe. Anything colder, and trouble starts…

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