The B.C. Fruit Growers Association has issued a statement saying they’re optimistic for 2023 despite the growing season being around two weeks behind schedule. “Blossom and harvest times can vary as much or as little as three weeks from season to season,” said the BCFGA, which said apples and cherries comprise about 90 per cent of all fruit grown in the Southern Interior.
“Despite the delayed season, grower expectations are for a normal crop, with the exceptions of apricots and peaches.” Looking further ahead, the BCFGA said the cherry crop was subjected to some bud damage, but that the remaining cherries will be larger in size, so the overall tonnage will likely not be impacted.
Source: globalnews.ca