Newly planted apple trees grew slowly, had smaller apples in Marion, Iowa
8/28/2023 12:55:04 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Linn County, IA
Marion, IA
Start Date: 8/25/2023
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Drought and excessive heat in Marion made it difficult for an orchard owner to keep his newly planted apple trees watered enough. The trees did not grow as fast and the fruit was not as big as usual, but the flavor was better.
KCRG (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), Aug 25, 2023
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