Weekend freeze the pits for peach crop

Scott Chitwood prunes an Early August Prince tree, focusing on branches with blooms. He typically starts pruning earlier since it takes a couple of months to complete the job, but learned that it’s better to wait until after a freeze. (Photo by Sinclair)
Scott Chitwood prunes an Early August Prince tree, focusing on branches with blooms. He typically starts pruning earlier since it takes a couple of months to complete the job, but learned that it’s better to wait until after a freeze. (Photo by Sinclair)

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

 

CANON — Local peaches may be hard to get this summer.

Overnight temperatures dropped into the 20s this weekend, causing Chitwood Orchards to lose an estimated 75-8…