Thuringia's Fruit Crops Largely Spared from Frost Damage

Protective measures helped limit losses to early-blooming apricots during recent frost events, with most plantations unaffected.

Farmers in Thuringia report minimal damage to fruit plantations following two nights of frost, with early-blooming apricots being the most affected.
Temperatures dropped as low as -6°C, but the main fruit blossoms have not yet begun, reducing potential crop losses.
Protective actions, such as propane heaters, were employed by farms like Obstgut Geier to shield vulnerable crops, showing promising results.
The Geier farm successfully heated six of its 25 hectares, focusing on early-blooming varieties like peaches, nectarines, and cherries.
This year's frost impact contrasts sharply with 2024, when a single frost night in late April caused severe crop losses across the region.