Strong storms moving through Central Florida on Tuesday dumped a lot of hail. On Wednesday, Showcase of Citrus owner and operator Tara Boshell was assessing the impact the hailstorm had on her growing citrus crop.
Boshell claims she's never seen a hailstorm like the one that hit her farm Tuesday. She says the hail knocked more leaves off her citrus trees than the hurricanes did. Citrus experts with the University of Florida say fewer leaves means less nutrition for the fruit, and damaged fruit can be more susceptible to pests or disease. Boshell says it was fortunate that this year’s citrus “u-pick” season was already over by the time the storms hit.
Source: mynews13.com