The first cut is expected to be completed this week in all regions. The second cut has been started in the south and central regions. If the good weather persists, the second cut will be good. There is a disparity in the growth and the height of the plants.
Harvest is complete in the south and central regions.
The production has been extended because of cool weather. Damage has been reported because of winterkill, late frost, excess of rain and disease. A good harvest is predicted in the Mont r gie region. The quantity of apples varies from one tree to another. Bad pollination and apple blossoms that were damaged by frost have affected the orchards in the Montreal-South and Estrie regions.