{"id":17601,"date":"2026-03-10T14:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/?p=17601"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:30:02","slug":"when-extreme-weather-disrupts-the-plant-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/grower-resources\/hints-and-tips\/when-extreme-weather-disrupts-the-plant-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"When Extreme Weather Disrupts the Plant Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>When Extreme Weather Disrupts the Plant Supply Chain <\/h3>\n<p><em>Authors: Stacey Rocklin and Annie Girard <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Across North America, weather volatility is no longer the exception: it\u2019s the new normal. Heat waves, cold snaps, hurricanes, snowstorms, flooding, wildfires can all lead to transportation shutdowns and place unprecedented stress on the young plant supply chain. For growers, these disruptions strike at the heart of production timing, crop quality, and operational efficiency. Whether plant material is delayed, exposed to cold or excessive heat, physically damaged in transit, or arrives weakened after long holding times, growers face a cascade of challenges that demand quick, informed action. And in those moments, what they need most is not just a shipment &#8211; they need a partner. <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-3\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dry-crop_rond.png\" alt=\"Dry-crop\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dry-crop_rond.png 480w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dry-crop_rond-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dry-crop_rond-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-9\"><\/p>\n<h3>How Weather Driven Disruptions Ripple Through Production <\/h3>\n<p>Severe weather affects every step of the supply chain. Its consequences often hit growers fast and hard: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missed delivery windows disrupt carefully planned production cycles.<\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Duplicate lots may arrive simultaneously when transportation resumes after a delay, overwhelming benches and transplant crews. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Heat stressed or cold damaged plants can collapse days after arrival if not handled properly.<\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Extended time in boxes or trucks causes stretching, yellowing, dehydration, or ethylene injury. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Hurricanes or storms can cut off access to materials entirely, leaving growers with gaps in planting schedules. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Humidity spikes, stress and tissue damage create perfect conditions for Botrytis, Pythium, and other pathogens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These conditions raise risk levels dramatically. They require both vigilance and expert guidance to navigate effectively.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1.png\" alt=\"extreme weather greenhouse snow\" width=\"1400\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1-1024x329.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1-768x247.png 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/greenhouse-snow_horizontal-1-60x20.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><\/p>\n<h3>What Growers Should Do When Weather Disrupts Plant Material Quality <\/h3>\n<p>When young plants arrive stressed from heat, cold, long transit delays, or storm-related interruptions, growers need to take quick, careful action to prevent minor damage from turning into major losses. The following steps help stabilize material and reduce risk during extreme weather events:<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #C7C8A5\">Step #1<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #5D6333\">Assess incoming trays and cuttings immediately <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Plants exposed to temperature extremes or extended transit can show symptoms such as wilting, stretching, scorching, or cold injury. Upon arrival:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpack and inspect everything as soon as possible. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Identify which trays or cuttings appear normal and which show stress. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Document issues (with pictures) for suppliers or brokers in case claims are needed. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Separate compromised trays so they can receive special handling. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #C7C8A5\">Step #2<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #5D6333\">Adjust Cultural Practices for Stressed Plants <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Weather impacted plants will not respond the same way as healthy material. To support recovery, do the following: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check substrate moisture; avoid overwatering cold stressed plants and rehydrate heat stressed plants gradually. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Reduce light intensity temporarily if plants show signs of shock or wilt. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Use moderated irrigation cycles and avoid heavy fertilization until growth stabilizes. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Provide short \u201cholding periods\u201d on benches or in acclimation zones when needed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #C7C8A5\">Step #3<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #5D6333\">Manage Disease Risk Proactively <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>After heat stress, cold damage, or periods of high humidity during transit, plants are far more susceptible to Botrytis and other pathogens. Key steps include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure vents and fans are functioning to maintain air movement. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Run HAF systems consistently to prevent stagnant air pockets. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Increase air exchanges, especially following damp or cold deliveries. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Keep foliage dry and avoid planting heavily damaged plants, which can become infection sources. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #C7C8A5\">Step #4<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #5D6333\">Support Recovery Through Environment and Substrate Management <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Good airflow, proper drainage, and reliable substrate structure help reduce stress on young roots. During periods of weather disruption: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain even moisture without saturating the rootzone. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Use well aerated, high-quality mixes to prevent additional stress or root decline. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Monitor trays closely over the next 24\u201348 hours; some symptoms appear only after plants warm up or rehydrate. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #C7C8A5\">Step #5<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #5D6333\">Stay Alert to Market and Supply Chain Conditions <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Extreme weather events often affect entire regions at once. Growers should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expect delivery delays or sudden rescheduling when transportation routes reopen. <\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Be prepared for duplicate lots arriving together.<\/li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<li>Maintain flexible space and labor planning during unstable weather periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-8\"><\/p>\n<h3>A Steady Partner in an Unpredictable Climate <\/h3>\n<p>Weather events may be unpredictable, but our commitment to growers is not.<br \/>\nAs climate extremes continue to challenge the plant material supply chain, growers need more than products: they need knowledgeable, reliable partners who can help them respond quickly and protect crop quality under pressure. <\/p>\n<p>Our Grower Advisors bring the experience, technical insight, and proactive support that largescale growers rely on when conditions change overnight. Whether facing a winter storm, a heat wave, or a hurricane related delay, growers can count on us to stand with them, from the first sign of trouble to the full recovery of their production schedule. <\/p>\n<p>In every season and every weather pattern, our message stays the same:<br \/>\nYou\u2019re not navigating this alone. We\u2019re here, we\u2019re ready, and we\u2019re committed to your success, no matter what the forecast holds.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/grower-resources\/grower-advisors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Reach out to our grower advisors for more information <\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"delivery truck snow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-440x275.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Truck-snow_1770735602398-e1773408144338.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Extreme Weather Disrupts the Plant Supply Chain Authors: Stacey Rocklin and Annie Girard Across North America, weather volatility is no longer the exception: it\u2019s the new normal. Heat waves, cold snaps, hurricanes, snowstorms, flooding, wildfires can all lead to transportation shutdowns and place unprecedented stress on the young plant supply chain. For growers, these disruptions strike at the heart of production timing, crop quality, and operational efficiency. Whether plant material is delayed, exposed to cold or excessive heat, physically damaged in transit, or arrives weakened after long holding times, growers face a cascade of challenges that demand quick, informed action. And in those moments, what they need most is not just a shipment &#8211; they need a partner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":17636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[357,358,1,375],"tags":[384,385,387,386,377],"class_list":["post-17601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berries","category-horticulture","category-non-classe","category-vegetable-transplants","tag-extreme-weather","tag-heat","tag-recovery","tag-sun","tag-winter"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>When Extreme Weather Disrupts the Plant Supply Chain - Berger - EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Across North America, weather volatility is no longer the exception: it\u2019s the new normal. 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