Peach season arrives in Chilton County
Get ready to enjoy some sweet Alabama peaches! The peach crop is now in season across the state, including in world-famous Chilton County.
Get ready to enjoy some sweet Alabama peaches! The peach crop is now in season across the state, including in world-famous Chilton County.
The burst of warm weather has caused peach trees to bloom in Chilton County, but growers will remain on guard for March’s unpredictable temperatures.
Too much cold weather or “chill hours” can mean bad news for the peach crop. After a weekend of chilly weather local experts say the quick chill may have actually helped farmers rather then hurt the peach crop this year. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, the frost did hurt some blooms, but with a heavy crop set farmers…