Mother Nature has dealt a tough blow to one Central New York apple orchard.
A late-season frost and unusual weather patterns have created challenges across the Northeast, echoing struggles from previous seasons. But it’s not just the frost causing trouble this year.
Fewer Apples at North Star
At North Star Orchards in Westmoreland, the apple crop suffered upward of 60% loss this season due to a mild spring frost and extreme wet conditions during the pollination period.
The situation was further compounded by high summer heat and dry conditions, leaving the orchard with far less fruit to offer the public…