Cold Injury (2023)

Sheriden Hansen, Utah State University

Description: This collection of resources provides a comprehensive overview of how frost and freeze events affect fruit tree buds, flowers, and developing fruit. The presentation and recording introduce key concepts, while supporting guides outline critical temperature thresholds, how to assess cold injury, and practical strategies for frost protection. Drawing from Utah State University, Michigan State University, and Colorado State University expertise, these materials help growers evaluate damage, understand risk, and implement effective management practices to safeguard their orchards.

 

Additional Resources

• Critical temperatures for frost damage on fruit trees
• Frost Protection, USU Pest Advisory
• Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees, MSU
• Evaluating tree fruit bud & fruit damage from cold, CSU