[Green] Concerns about fruit tree damage due to sudden cold weather..."Thorough prevention needs"

Amid frequent sudden cold waves and frequent temperature changes, the Rural Development Administration has called for thorough prevention.

The Rural Development Administration explained that the tree trunk should be wrapped with a thermal pad or several layers of nonwoven fabric up to 50 to 80cm above the ground, and that soil moisture should be properly managed as the damage increases as it dries.

If there is a crack in the branches and stems that have already been damaged, you should immediately tie it with a string or rubber band to prevent further destruction of the tissue.

The Rural Development Administration advised the affected trees to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer by 30-50% compared to usual, and to secure fruit harvest by adjusting the fruit branches according to the degree of damage to the flower eye.

Yoon Soo-hyun, head of the orchard foundation division at the National Institute of Horticultural Science, said, "Frozen damage can occur not only in midwinter but also in early spring," adding, "Thorough prevention and prompt response are essential to secure harvest."