But 2024’s relatively calm weather so far has been a welcome relief for many.
“We had a fairly mild winter this year, and so most of our fruiting crops came through that in really good shape,” Delisle said. “We also had good weather during pollination, and so we have a really good fruit set overall ranging from small fruits through to tree fruit.”
“Fingers crossed it's looking like a much better year than last,” said Madison Hardy, president of the New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association.
Jessica McQuesten of McQuesten Farm in Litchfield said her strawberries are looking great this year. She had to replant the entire strawberry field after losing the entire patch last year.
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