Chill hours produce mixed results for Texas peach producers

Winter and early spring weather related to chill hours has led to mixed results for Texas peach producers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Adequate chill hours allow for healthy blooms that translate into good fruit sets. Unfortunately, much of the state’s peach-producing areas received inadequate chill hours that will greatly impact fruit yields.

Parts of the state are reporting good fruit sets despite drought, while other areas are reporting late freeze damage and inadequate chill hours that have cut into potential peach yields.