As harvest approaches at Mount Adams Orchard, so does the once daunting task of laying a reflective mulch down each row of 160 acres of Gala apples and 80 acres of Fujis. The Mylar-type reflective film colors up the apples by reflecting light from the ground back up to the trees. It is applied three weeks before harvest, within a tight time frame, so the fruit gains optimum color while it still has the internal condition needed for long-term storage.
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