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Apples Face Frost Damage in Henderson County Growers See Mixed Crop
Henderson County growers report smaller crops after a mid-April freeze that damaged several varieties while other blocks show salvageable fruit. Jerred Nix notes fewer Red Delicious and buds slow to form for next year, but many trees still yield Grade A apples despite blemishes. He and Mark Nix employ a two-foot trellis height goal and a tall spindle system to maximize production while prepping for Labor Day ripening.
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