Fruit crops represent a long-term investment in money and time. Careful planning is essential because mistakes can not be easily fixed. Avoid low-lying areas that create frost pockets. Hail- Hail damages plants and fruits. Some disease and insect problems increase due to hail damage.
Winds are a problem due to mechanical damage, water stress, and disruption in pollination by bees.
Thorough, safe application of pesticides is difficult in windy areas. Windbreaks may need to be installed. Late spring frosts- Flowers may be damaged or killed out right by late spring frosts. Bees dislike flying in rainy, cool weather and will not properly pollinate flowers under these conditions. Some bacterial and fungal diseases are more likely in areas of excess moisture.