See Tommy tell us about how he was hit by the record-low harvest in the clip above.

Last year, a record number of apples were harvested in many parts of Sweden. But this year the harvest is worse than for a long time. The reason is the swaying weather this spring.

"It has been an extreme year in terms of weather," says Kirsten Jensen, advisor for the professional cultivation of fruit and berries on the County Administrative Board.

Summer heat turned into winter frost

The sun and summer heat came as early as April and the thirsty apple trees took up water. However, this was followed by cold winds and frosty nights, which was treacherous for some trees.

- If you fill a glass jar with water and set it in the freezer, it will crack, because the water expands. The cells in the apple trees burst in the same way, in addition, the ice crystals are sharp and break the cells, says Kirsten Jensen.

Small distances - big differences

Different apple orchards have been affected much differently, even though they are in the same area. This has to do with winds, how high above the sea you grow, and whether the land is flat or sloping, says Kirsten Jensen on the County Administrative Board.

- Some cultivations have done well, but for others it is very bad.