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Title: Fruit tree freeze question....
Post by: NM_Shooter on April 30, 2010, 04:28:17 PM
We're going to have a freeze here tonight.  My pear trees have already pollinated (just barely dropped the flower petals), and I want to save the fruit. 

Is fruit susceptible to freeze loss once already pollinated?  I have some small propane heaters to run under the trees to generate a little warmth. 
Title: Re: Fruit tree freeze question....
Post by: peternap on April 30, 2010, 04:50:58 PM
The heaters may work but a better way is set up a sprinkler.
Title: Re: Fruit tree freeze question....
Post by: ChuckinVa on April 30, 2010, 08:14:09 PM
I agree with Peternap. FIf you don't have a sprinkler then take a garden sprayer or if you can get a hose to them just wet everything down really good.Unless it is a really hard frost you should be ok.