CNN —Peach trees are blooming at Jaemor Farms in Alto, Georgia, this week.
Owner Drew Echols, a fifth-generation farmer, said it has become harder to predict when fruits like the iconic Georgia peaches would start blooming.
Blooming peach trees are seen alongside a covered field of strawberries at Jaemor Farms in Alto, Georgia, on March 19, 2024.
The fruits begin to bloom as temperatures warm, but when a cold spell comes back, they become susceptible to damage.
Fruits like peaches, strawberries, mangoes and plums typically reach their peak ripeness during the summer months.
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