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Low Temperatures This Weekend

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Posted by andrew321 SWMO 6 (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 4, 13 at 13:43

Hello,

The temperature is expected to get to as low as 40° in my location this weekend. I know this may not be that bad compared to a little north where they are expecting a couple of inches of snow. I believe that I am at the south edge of this cold front.

My Korean Giant Asian Pears are almost ripe but would taste better if left for at least another week or two on the tree. The temperatures are expected to bounce back after two nights of near 40° low temperatures. Would the fruit be damaged if it is left on the tree? What is your recommendation? Thanks in advance.

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  • Posted by fruitnut z7b-8a,4500ft SW TX (My Page) on
    Fri, Oct 4, 13 at 15:38

It would have to drop below 28F and probably lower to cause damage. So I'd leave them on the tree. I've left apples on at ~20F with no apparent damage.

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We're sitting at 28 right now. Had a couple of frosts in the last few days but apples are holding pretty well and the drops are good. My Gold Spice pears started falling so I picked those, but the Seckels are still holding for the most part. A little milder for the next few days, so I'm thinking we might sneak by.

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