Potato farmers in P.E.I, Canada are saying that unexpected cold weather this year is putting a damper on planting, according to Canadian news outlet CBC News. This means that the potato harvest will be delayed in this region.
"Last few springs we've been spoiled because it's been warmer. This spring's more wet and cold,” said David MacLeod, a potato farmer in Canada.
In years when conditions were ideal, the first new potatoes of the year popped up by the middle of June. The early premium-priced spuds were a boon to farmers.
However, every day that planting is delayed now means another day before the harvest begins.
"Rain will be a positive thing," said another farmer, William Visser, who says this weather pattern is actually a blessing. He believes the rain will actually melt the snow and firm up the soil.
There has been a lot of unseasonable weather this year, and farmers are being forced to cope with the unexpected.
