date:Dec 18, 2018
dition, some were able to compensate for warmer winter temperatures if they were chilled for long enough, while for other more sensitive varieties, longer chilling periods did not compensate for being less cold, causing erratic bud break.
The differences lie in the genetics, as some varieties have evolved in different climatic regions or are the result of selective breeding over the years.
If we can understand this, farmers can carefully select varieties based on the climate and conditions in