Wester Farm Press Article on Early Season Frost Damage

Here is the link to Western Farm Press's article titled "March frost damage lowers almond grower’s harvest prospects."

From the observations around Merced County after the early March frost event, it appeared that Butte/Padre orchards were the varieties most affected by the frost. Most growers experiencing a major loss had young trees (3rd-5th leaf) -- A few had a 100% loss. The severity of loss in younger orchards was most likely due to the lack of canopy cover which allowed the cold temperatures to "settle" around the tree. With larger trees, I noted that more damage was found in the tops of trees in comparison to ground level. Considering the bloom conditions, nut set was surprisingly heavy this spring - and it appeared the frost thinned the crop from a "great crop" to a "good crop" or "okay crop" for many growers.

What kind of damage did you all see around your orchards?