This spring brought unpredictable weather to Georgia—fluctuating temperatures, unexpected frosts, and shifting winds posed serious risks to early crop development.
At Agripark Valentina, protecting the almond harvest is a top priority, so we’ve turned to time-tested methods that still prove effective today. One of them is controlled hay smoke.
Why does it work? When burned in a controlled way, hay produces thick smoke that creates a protective layer over the orchard. This barrier helps slow down the drop in temperature near the trees and shields the buds from sudden frost damage during critical early growth stages.
It’s a simple but powerful way to guard delicate young buds during a volatile spring—just one of the ways we combine tradition and agricultural science to secure the future harvest.
April 25, 2025
