Measures to Prevent Late Spring Frost Damage in Fruit Trees
1. Patterns and Characteristics of Late Spring Frost Damage
As temperatures gradually rise, fruit trees begin to resume growth. At this stage, fruit trees are not very resistant to severe cold, especially sudden temperature drops, which can adversely affect their growth. Young fruit and flower buds have poor cold resistance and are prone to frost damage during the budding and flowering stages, often resulting in significant economic losses. Generally, prolonged low temperatures, rapid temperature drops, and large temperature fluctuations during late spring frost increase the severity of frost damage.