Apple trees in bloom in New York state, with Hudson Valley bloom peaking in mid-May and western New York blossoms starting to break open, which will be followed by Lake Champlain orchards.
“This year’s bloom is now on track despite a false start due to a couple of cold snaps in late April and first week of May,” Cynthia Haskins, New York Apple Association president, said in a news release. “Concerns about any potential frost damage have largely receded as bloom progresses. It is warming up in Central New York and apple blossoms are in bloom right now.”
Haskins said the state’s 2019 apple crop will sell out before the 2020 crop’s harvest begins in the fall. Early season varieties will start harvest in August in southern growing areas. The state’s apple harvest is mostly finished by October in northern growing regions, according to the release.
“This year’s apple blossom comes at a perfect time as it brings a smile to everyone’s face,” Haskins said in the release. “There are well over 50,000 acres of apple blossoms this season and the public enjoys driving by the orchards to take in the beautiful sight.”
The association is releasing a video on the apple blooms on social media. The video features growers talking about the importance of the bloom and the pollination process.
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