Peach Orchards in Fall
The California growing season is wrapping up and growers are preparing for winter. They are out in the orchards controlling weeds, cleaning orchards and repairing irrigation systems.
The trees themselves are getting ready for winter dormancy. Peach trees need to rest every winter and log “Chill Hours” or the amount of hours the tree spends under 45 degrees. Growers are hopeful each tree will get the required 650 - 800 chill hours in order to “wake up” refreshed and ready for another season.
