Frost In Sonora
MEXICO CITY - Feb 25/18 - SNS -- Frost was reported overnight in the Sonora chickpea growing areas.
There was no immediate idea of the extent of damage, though the upper canopy in some fields was killed, while some the moisture in some seed pods froze.
Seeds are well developed but still not fully mature. However, researchers in Saskatchewan note that, "Early frost, as little as 2°C or 3°C, during pod filling and ripening can result in immature green seed in the harvested crop, significantly reducing the grade and value."
Growers and processors will assess the extent of damage over the coming few days.
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