Why are peaches so small this year? This one-minute video explains.

If you are lucky enough to have your own peach tree (yes, they actually do grow well in Maine) then you might be underwhelmed by their size this year. Why is that? Hannah Semler, co-founder and CEO of Farm Drop, a local food hub that helps farmers connect to customers, asked fruit tree expert Tim Skillin of organic-certified 5 Star Orchard in Brooklin what’s going on. Hear what Skillin says are the two main reasons for this year’s diminutive, but still tasty, crop.

Tim Skillin of 5 Star Orchard in Brooklin breaks down the reason for this year’s small peaches.