. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by J. RICHARD BEATTIE Extension Cranberry Specialist. Frosts Too Frequent The cranberry harvest in Massa- chusetts didn't begin generally un- til about September 14. The de- lay in picking was due primarily to lack of color in the berries, plus unfavorable weather conditions. Cape growers experienced a storm of near huri'icane strength on Sep- tember 11 and 12. Fortunately, very little damage occurred in the cranberry area. The delayed har- vest, shortage of labor, and fi'ost activity has res
. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by J. RICHARD BEATTIE Extension Cranberry Specialist. Frosts Too Frequent The cranberry harvest in Massa- chusetts didn't begin generally un- til about September 14. The de- lay in picking was due primarily to lack of color in the berries, plus unfavorable weather conditions. Cape growers experienced a storm of near huri'icane strength on Sep- tember 11 and 12. Fortunately, very little damage occurred in the cranberry area. The delayed har- vest, shortage of labor, and fi'ost activity has resulted in a rather hectic season so far, at least. Water supplies are still critically low. We hope that frost activity doesn't continue at its present pace. Eight warnings have been released as of October 9. There was only one warning for the en- tire harvest season in 1949. Sep- tember was an unusually cold month, averaging about 2° below normal. A temperature of 16° was recorded on one bog Septem- ber 25. Dr. Franklin estimates the frost damage to be about 4'^?r as of October 9. Speaking of frost, the telephone distributors would appreciate knowing when growers have finished picking. It will save the telephone distributors consid- erable time and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association unnecessary telephone bills. We would appreciate your help in this matter. Quality Fruit While growers are experiencing an unusually hectic harvest season, there are some brighter sides to the picture. The quality of the berries appears to be excellent. The trade seems to be pleased with our fruit. Cranberries are moving, even though we would like to see them move faster and at better prices. It is still early in the marketing season for fresh ber- ries, and we understand orders are a little ahead of last year. Let's continue to furnish our marketing agencies and Mrs. Consumer with high quality fruit. Late Fall Reminders Now for a few reminders on late fall management. They have been give
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